Climate in Peru - Seasons:
· Summer : December 22nd. to March 21st.
· Fall : March 22nd. to June 21st.
· Winter : June 22nd. to September 22nd.
· Spring : September 23rd. to December 21st.
The Coast
There are two different seasons: summer (December to March) with temperatures reaching 27ºC (80ºF); and winter (May to October) a very humid and cold season with temperatures that reach 12ºC (53ºF). Mist and garúa (light rains) are very common during winter. The northern coast has sunny days throughout the year and during summer temperatures reach 35ºC (95ºF).
The HighLands
Dry and warm weather. It has two well defined seasons: summer (May to October) with sunny days, very cold nights and scarce rainfalls, the ideal time for visiting. The rainy season (December to April), with abundant rainfalls. In these area temperature variations are very common, between 20ºC (68ºF) and 2ºC (35ºF).
The Jungle
Humid and tropical weather. It has two clearly different seasons: summer (May to October) with sunny days and temperatures over 30ºC (86ºF); and the rainy season (November to April) with frequent storms causing the rivers to swell.
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When to visit
The high season for travelers is to a large extent determined by the climate. Peru experiences two very distinct seasons: wet and dry, terms that are much more relevant than "summer" and "winter." Peru’s high season for travel coincides with the driest months: May through September, with by far the greatest number of visitors in July and August. May and September are particularly fine months to visit much of the country.
Time (-5 H. GMT)
Lima 12:00 h
New York 13:00 h
Buenos Aires 14:00 h
London 18:00 h
Berlin 19:00 h
Tokyo 02:00 h (of the following day)
Currency
The official currency is the Nuevo Sol (S/.), which is divided into 100 cents. Coins in circulation include the amounts of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as 1, 2 and 5 Nuevos Soles. Bills come in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Nuevos Soles. US Dollars are accepted all over the country. We recommend visitors to carry small denomination bills: $ 10, $ 20, and $50.
The bills have to be in good condition in order to be accepted. It is advisable to change money in hotels, banks and authorized money exchange offices (office hours: 9:30 – 18:00 h approx.). On Saturdays, most banks work just until noon. The current exchange rate for the American dollar is variable; ask before exchanging your money. For all other currencies, consult in money exchange offices.
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