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Exploring Peru

The city of Peru has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Peru include:

• Missouri River
• Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
• Arbor Day Farm
• Indian Cave State Park
• Whiskey Run Creek
• Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
• Waubonsie State Park

When is the Best Time to Explore Peru?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Peru, you may find this information about seasonal weather useful when you are planning your trip. The warmest months in Peru are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are May and June, whereas January and February have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 12°C and at night it is -7°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 120 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 6°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 366 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 30°C and the night-time average is 15°C. Average precipitation for this season is 278 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 19°C and -4°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 167 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Peru is 932 mm.