What is the climate like in Peru?
Peru has 3 very distinct climate regions; the desert coastal region, Andean Mountain regions and the Amazon Basin. Students will spend their entire trip on the dessert coastal region which averages temperatures between 50°F and the high 60’s during June, July and August. Due to its close proximity to the ocean, the air will be humid so students should be prepared for chillier weather at nights and overcast days. This program will offer students the chance to be out at sea photographing and cataloguing dolphins. As a result it is strong encouraged that students pack for cold and windy weather when out at sea. In some respects the weather at sea is much like that off the New England Atlantic coast. 12- Are there any extremely physical or strenuous activities on this trip? This program is not overly strenuous, but students should be in at least average physical condition. Activities include mild hiking, and much of the service work will be upon boats and students should be prepared to spe
Peru has 3 very distinct climate regions; the desert coastal region, Andean Mountain regions and the Amazon Basin. Students will visit all three of these regions on their program, but time will be focused in the Andean Mountains and Amazon River Basin. These two climates contrast fairly drastically. During September the mountain region will be transforming from the dry winter months to the rainy summer months, but days will still be generally dry and partly cloudy during this time will occasional rains. The day time temperatures generally are between 45 and 60 degrees while nights can reach below freezing. Please make sure to refer to the packing list when preparing for this program. In the Amazon, it remains hot and humid throughout the year. Students should be prepared for some rain and have lightweight quick drying clothes for their time here. Bring your bug repellent! 11- What costs are not included on this trip? Students are responsible for paying for half of their lunches and hal
Peru is divided up into three distinct geographical regions: the coast, the mountain highlands and the jungle: The Mountain Highlands (Cusco): Mid April – October is the dry season, with hot, dry days and cold, dry nights, often hovering just above freezing, particularly in June and July. November – Mid April is the wet season with most rain in January and February. It’s usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. The daily temperatures are typically mild with only a small drop at night. The Coast (Arequipa): December – April is summertime on the coast where the weather is hot and dry. Temperatures on average range from 25 – 35°C. There is little or no rain during these months. May – November the temperature drops a bit and you’ll find blankets of sea mist engulfing the coast from the south right up to about 200 km north of Lima. The Jungle: April – October is the ‘dry’ season with daily temperatures averaging 30-35°C. However cold fronts from th
Peru is divided up into three distinct geographical regions: the coast, the mountain highlands, and the jungle: The Mountain Highlands (Cusco): Mid April – October is the dry season, with hot, dry days, and cold, dry nights, often hovering just above freezing, particularly in June and July. November – Mid April is the wet season with most rain in January and February. It’s usually clear and dry most mornings with outbursts of heavy rain in the afternoons. The daily temperatures are typically mild with only a small drop at night. The Coast (Arequipa): December – April is summertime on the coast where the weather is hot and dry. Temperatures on average range from 25 – 35°C. There is little or no rain during these months. May – November the temperature drops a bit and you’ll find blankets of sea mist engulfing the coast from the south right up to about 200 km north of Lima. The Jungle: April – October is the ‘dry’ season with daily temperatures averaging 30-35°C. However cold fronts from
