Colca Canyon
Colca Canyon is a valley located in the Arequipa Department of Peru. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 9th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from May through August experience the lowest amount of rain, with 0 to 1 rainy days per month and daily highs of 19 °C to 20 °C alongside lows of 4 °C to 5 °C. January and February are the wettest months, seeing 136 mm to 138 mm of rain spread across about 13 to 14 days, with daily highs of 20 °C and lows of 10 °C.
The nearest airport is Rodríguez Ballón International Airport in Arequipa, situated 98 km away. The sight is located 666 km from the capital city of Lima.
Weather by month
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is February, with about 138 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 136 | 138 | 117 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
