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Trujillo weather forecast — today & tomorrow

21°

Clear sky

High: 25° · Low: 21° · Feels like 23°

Rain expected around 21:00.

Hourly forecast

Now · 21°
07:00 · 22°
08:00 · 23°
09:00 · 25°
10:00 · 25°
11:00 · 25°
12:00 · 25°
13:00 · 25°
14:00 · 25°
15:00 · 25°
16:00 · 25°
17:00 · 24°
18:00 1% 23°
19:00 8% 23°
20:00 28% 23°
21:00 53% 23°
22:00 71% 23°
23:00 75% 23°
00:00 72% 23°
01:00 63% 23°
02:00 47% 23°
03:00 26% 22°
04:00 10% 22°
05:00 3% 22°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    28° / 23°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 75%
    Wind
    20 km/h SE
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:29 / 18:15

Details

Air quality
18 Good
PM2.5 10 · PM10 13

Trujillo's Climate

Trujillo lies on the desert coast of northern Peru, at the edge of the Pacific coastal desert, and has a mild coastal desert climate (Köppen BWh/BWk) tempered by the cold Humboldt Current. Being in the southern hemisphere, its seasons are reversed: summer (December–March) is the warmest and sunniest, with daytime highs around 26–29°C, while winter (June–September) is cool and cloudy at about 16–20°C, often overcast in the mornings. It stays almost dry year-round with very low rainfall, though a rare El Niño can bring unusually heavy rain.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Trujillo?

December to March is best: it's southern-hemisphere summer, warm and sunny around 26–29°C, perfect for the beach and exploring ancient ruins.

What are the warmest months in Trujillo?

January to March are warmest, with daytime highs usually 26–29°C, kept comfortable by sea breezes and the Humboldt Current.

Why is Trujillo so dry?

The cold Humboldt Current suppresses evaporation and rainfall, leaving the coast near-desert with only a tiny amount of rain each year.

How does El Niño affect Trujillo?

In strong El Niño years, unusually warm ocean water can trigger rare heavy rain and flooding, a sharp break from the usual dry weather.

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