Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Pisco, Peru

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Pisco...

Pisco is a coastal city in Peru. It is a fairly medium-sized town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 61869 people. The water temperature around Pisco varies slightly during the year. The temperature ranges from 16.7°C (62°F) in October up to 21.7°C (71.1°F) in the month of March, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (66°F) and the best time for water activities is early spring, since Pisco is located in the southern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Pisco?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters around Pisco is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Pisco. The next good one is Pepinos, which is just 41.3km (31.5miles) away from Pisco. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Pepinos and its water temperature. Other surfspots near Pisco are Cerro Azul, which is approximately 50.7km (31.5miles) away, and Asia-Palmas, located roughly 69.9km (43.4miles) from Pisco.

Are there sandy beaches in proximity to Pisco?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Pisco. A beach, which is not too far away, is Santa María del Mar, which is more than 97.1km (60.3miles) away from Pisco. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Punta Hermosa, which is 103.7km (64.4miles) away from Pisco.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Pisco?

The sea temperature around Pisco is relatively cold, reaching up to 22°C (71°F) in the months of February, March, and April. During this time, in the early fall, a 3/2 wetsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Pisco. Nevertheless, during , temperatures reach lows of approximately 17°C (62°F). During this time, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the diving and fishing near Pisco?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (62-71°F) during . Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish love this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during spring when temperatures reach 17 to 22°C (62-71°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Pisco: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Pisco...

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