Callao is a major port city in Peru, located on the Pacific Ocean coast. It is the country’s largest and most important port and is the capital of the Constitutional Province of Callao.
Callao is located just west of Lima, the capital of Peru. It is situated on a coastal plain that is part of the Lima Metropolitan Area. The city has an area of 27.7 square miles (71.6 square kilometers) and a population of 862,839 (2020).
Callao is an important economic center in the region and is the main port of entry for international trade. It is also a major tourist destination, with numerous hotels, restaurants, and attractions.
The city has a long and rich history. It was founded in 1537 by Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who conquered Peru. It was the main port of the Spanish Empire in South America and was the site of several important battles during the wars of independence in the early 19th century.
Callao has been an important naval base for centuries. It was the site of the Battle of Callao in 1866, when the Spanish navy defeated a combined Chilean-Peruvian fleet. The city was also the site of the first successful Peruvian submarine mission in the Pacific Ocean in 1954.
Callao is also an important cultural center. It is home to the Museum of Callao, which houses a collection of artifacts from the city’s history, as well as the National University of Callao, which was founded in 1849. The city is also home to several festivals, including the Festival of the Virgen del Carmen and the Festival of the Lord of Miracles.
Callao is a vibrant city with a rich history and culture. It is an important economic and cultural center in Peru and is a popular tourist destination.
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The climate in Callao, Peru is generally temperate throughout the year, with warm and humid summers and mild and dry winters. In summer, temperatures range from the high 70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit during the day, while in winter temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-70s Fahrenheit. Rainfall during the summer months is abundant and can be quite heavy at times, while during the winter months it is much lighter. The humidity levels in Callao are relatively high throughout the year.
Our weather forecast for Callao helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 4th 2024 Oct. 4th 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 15.7 °C |
16.9 m/s 21.6 m/s |
10.6 % 23.4 m |
92.8 % 1,014 hPa |
05:49:43 18:04:39 |
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Oct. 5th 2024 Oct. 5th 2024 | max: 16.5 °C min: 15.8 °C |
9.7 m/s 10.8 m/s |
88.0 % 17.9 m |
91.9 % 1,015 hPa |
05:49:05 18:04:40 |
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Oct. 6th 2024 Oct. 6th 2024 | max: 17.6 °C min: 15.8 °C |
9.0 m/s 9.0 m/s |
93.3 % 22.6 m |
88.2 % 1,016 hPa |
05:48:28 18:04:43 |
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Oct. 7th 2024 Oct. 7th 2024 | max: 17.1 °C min: 16.4 °C |
25.2 m/s 34.9 m/s |
60.2 % 23.7 m |
88.1 % 1,015 hPa |
05:47:50 18:04:45 |
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Oct. 8th 2024 Oct. 8th 2024 | max: 16.3 °C min: 15.8 °C |
21.6 m/s 29.5 m/s |
5.8 % 23.7 m |
90.1 % 1,014 hPa |
05:47:14 18:04:48 |
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Oct. 9th 2024 Oct. 9th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 15.7 °C |
22.7 m/s 27.7 m/s |
59.1 % 23.7 m |
89.7 % 1,015 hPa |
05:46:37 18:04:52 |
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Oct. 10th 2024 Oct. 10th 2024 | max: 16.7 °C min: 16 °C |
20.3 m/s 25.0 m/s |
84.3 % 23.7 m |
87.5 % 1,015 hPa |
05:46:02 18:04:55 |
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Oct. 11th 2024 Oct. 11th 2024 | max: 16.7 °C min: 16 °C |
17.4 m/s 20.3 m/s |
80.9 % 23.8 m |
85.8 % 1,014 hPa |
05:45:27 18:05:00 |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 16.7 °C min: 15.9 °C |
12.7 m/s 14.0 m/s |
43.8 % 23.5 m |
85.2 % 1,014 hPa |
05:44:52 18:05:04 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 16.4 °C min: 15.7 °C |
23.4 m/s 28.1 m/s |
26.4 % 23.7 m |
90.0 % 1,015 hPa |
05:44:18 18:05:10 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 16.5 °C min: 15.9 °C |
28.1 m/s 32.4 m/s |
68.2 % 23.7 m |
87.5 % 1,015 hPa |
05:43:44 18:05:15 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 16.5 °C min: 15.8 °C |
26.5 m/s 30.7 m/s |
88.9 % 24.0 m |
88.1 % 1,015 hPa |
05:43:11 18:05:22 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 16.7 °C min: 15.9 °C |
18.1 m/s 20.8 m/s |
95.2 % 24.0 m |
87.7 % 1,015 hPa |
05:42:39 18:05:28 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 16.6 °C min: 15.9 °C |
20.5 m/s 23.4 m/s |
75.9 % 23.8 m |
87.4 % 1,014 hPa |
05:42:07 18:05:35 |
Would you like to travel to Callao on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Callao.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Nov. 10th 2024 Sunday, 10th of Nov. 2024 | Silver Wind Expedition | 07:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Nov. 14th 2024 Thursday, 14th of Nov. 2024 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 24th 2024 Sunday, 24th of Nov. 2024 | MS Oosterdam | 02:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 25th 2024 Monday, 25th of Nov. 2024 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 26th 2024 Tuesday, 26th of Nov. 2024 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 13th 2024 Friday, 13th of Dec. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 05:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | Majestic Princess | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 20th 2024 Friday, 20th of Dec. 2024 | MS Marina | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Dec. 21st 2024 Saturday, 21st of Dec. 2024 | MS Marina | 12:00 am | 09:00 pm | |
Jan. 14th 2025 Tuesday, 14th of Jan. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 16th 2025 Thursday, 16th of Jan. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
Jan. 22nd 2025 Wednesday, 22nd of Jan. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 23rd 2025 Thursday, 23rd of Jan. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 | Azamara Journey | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 9th 2025 Sunday, 9th of Feb. 2025 | MS Volendam | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 10th 2025 Monday, 10th of Feb. 2025 | MS Volendam | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | Queen Victoria | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 | Queen Victoria | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 14th 2025 Friday, 14th of Mar. 2025 | MS Amera | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Mar. 2025 | MS Amera | 12:00 am | 01:00 pm | |
Mar. 19th 2025 Wednesday, 19th of Mar. 2025 | HANSEATIC nature | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Mar. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 02:00 pm | |
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 05:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Mar. 2025 | Sapphire Princess | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 | SH Vega | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 1st 2025 Monday, 1st of Sep. 2025 | Crown Princess | 05:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Sep. 2nd 2025 Tuesday, 2nd of Sep. 2025 | Crown Princess | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Nov. 27th 2025 Thursday, 27th of Nov. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 02:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Nov. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 | HANSEATIC inspiration | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Nov. 2025 | MS Oosterdam | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 | MS Marina | 09:30 am | 05:00 pm | |
Dec. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Dec. 2025 | Costa Deliziosa | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Jan. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Jan. 2026 | Silver Dawn | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Jan. 2026 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Jan. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Jan. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 21st 2026 Wednesday, 21st of Jan. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 09:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Feb. 18th 2026 Wednesday, 18th of Feb. 2026 | P&O Aurora | 06:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Feb. 19th 2026 Thursday, 19th of Feb. 2026 | P&O Aurora | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Feb. 21st 2026 Saturday, 21st of Feb. 2026 | MS Vista | 06:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Quest | 07:30 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Quest | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 | Norwegian Jade | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Mar. 2026 | Norwegian Jade | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Mar. 2026 | MS Artania | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 | MS Artania | 12:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
Mar. 27th 2026 Friday, 27th of Mar. 2026 | MS Oosterdam | 06:00 am | 12:00 am |
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