Pisco, Peru: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Pisco, Peru? If you're planning to go to Pisco, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Pisco, Peru

Based on the climate and weather in Pisco, the best time to go is April. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Pisco, Peru by month

January

If you are traveling to Pisco in January, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Umbrella

February

If you visit Pisco during February, you are likely to find that it is hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Dresses

March

Traveling to Pisco in March, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals

April

If you go to Pisco in April, you will notice that it is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals

May

If you go to Pisco in May, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts

June

Traveling to Pisco in June, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat

July

If you visit Pisco during July, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

August

In August, Pisco is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Pisco, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses

September

In September, Pisco is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Pisco, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Long skirts
Rain coat
Dresses

October

October here is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Rain coat
Dresses
Long skirts

November

If you vacation in Pisco during November, you are likely to find that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Umbrella

December

December here is warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Pisco, Peru

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Pisco, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and C
A SIM card that works in Pisco

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