Peru is located in the Andes mountains and has a mostly temperate climate with variations due to geography and elevation. The coastal regions usually have a mild climate year-round, while the highlands have warm days and cool nights. Peru’s average annual temperature ranges from 64°F (17°C) to 86°F (30°C). Rainfall varies greatly depending on the region; some areas receive very little precipitation while others experience heavy rainfall during certain times of the year. Some parts of Peru are dry and arid, while others are humid and wet. The Amazon rainforest near the eastern border is particularly wetter than other parts of the country, receiving an average of 80 inches (2 m) of rain each year.
Peru, Massachusetts gets 51 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Peru averages 78 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Peru. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Peru gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 138 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 51 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 78 inches of snow a year