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CLIMATE

Lima, Peru: Lima is situated in one of the world’s great deserts, and has a dry desert climate.
The city has virtually no rainy days, with the very small annual precipitation coming in the
form of the sea mist and occasional drizzle of the winter season, June to September. Only
during the summer months of January through March is it warm and humid on the coast, with
temperatures the rest of the year falling in the 60s and 70s.

Cuzco, Peru: Cuzco’s high altitude, approximately 10,909 feet above sea level, results in a
somewhat large range of daily temperatures. Considered a moderate climate, it is typically
sunny and pleasant during the day but with evening temperatures that can be refreshingly
chilly. During the winter months of June through August, nights can even bring frost at these
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year, with the high thermometer readings staying in the 60s throughout all seasons. The
summer months of December through March bring most of the rains, while May through
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Climate Averages & Online Forecast

?SP QZWWZbTYR NSL]_^ ]PʮPN_ _SP average climate as opposed to exact weather conditions. This
means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme
heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we
encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

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