Weather in Ica, Peru 🇵🇪
Live weather in Ica, currently 23°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Ica is in Peru — see weather across all major cities in Peru, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
23.3°C
feels like 20.1°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Ica, Peru Updated at 12:30 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 42% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 16.2 kph (283°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1011.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 0% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 13.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:04 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 05:58 PM |
What is the weather like in Ica right now?
Ica is basking in 23°C this hour, clear skies overhead. Bright sunshine dominates the sky just now. It feels slightly cooler than it reads, nearer 20°C. A steady breeze is blowing at 16 kph from the west.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 8. Dangerous UV of 13 today; full sun protection is essential. Daylight runs from 06:04 AM to 05:58 PM today — about 11h 54m.
There's only a small 5% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. It should stay dry through the next 24 hours. Today is about typical for September in Ica.
Not much variation this week — highs near 26°C, lows about 13°C. Today's high stays well short of Ica's record for the date, 32°C.
Bottom line: sunscreen, hat and sunglasses are worth it in Ica today.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Ica, Peru 🇵🇪
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Air Quality Index in Ica, Peru 🇵🇪 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 95.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 67.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.1 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 2.3 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 8.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 30.2 µg/m³ |
About Ica
Ica sits in the arid heart of southern Peru, a city shaped by desert and tradition. The famous Huacachina oasis, a green lagoon ringed by towering sand dunes, draws visitors for sandboarding and dune buggy rides. Vineyards stretch across the valley, producing the country's renowned pisco brandy. The surrounding landscape is stark yet beautiful, with the Nazca Lines lying to the south and the Pacific coast a short drive west. Life here moves at a measured pace, influenced by the dry heat and the region's agricultural roots.
Ica's climate belongs to the BWh hot desert category, meaning scorching summers and mild winters with negligible rainfall. From December to March, daytime highs regularly reach 35°C (95°F) under relentless sun, though low humidity makes the heat tolerable. Winters from June to August are pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59-77°F). A coastal fog known as garúa sometimes drifts inland during winter mornings, but rain is almost nonexistent—annual precipitation averages less than 15 mm. Packing light, breathable fabrics, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen is essential. A light jacket or sweater proves useful for cooler evenings, especially in winter.
The best time to visit weather-wise is from April to November, when temperatures are milder and skies remain clear. Summer can feel intense for those unaccustomed to desert heat. Notable weather phenomena include occasional strong winds that stir up dust storms, and the garúa fog providing a brief, damp reprieve during winter. El Niño events can temporarily increase humidity and bring sporadic light rain, but these are rare. No hurricanes, monsoons, or snow affect this dry region. The stable desert climate rewards travelers with abundant sunshine year-round.
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