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Perico
Jujuy, Argentina

Perico

Perico is a town in Jujuy, Argentina, 923 m above sea level. It has a population of about 61,420 (2022). The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced humid subtropical (Köppen Cwa), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population61,420
Local time20:19
24.38° S, 65.12° WElevation 923 mUTC−3 · Argentina Standard Time
Postal codes4601, 4603 …
The year in Pericoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec83October
October: high / low25° / 15°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Perico at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in December

Coolest month9°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Perico

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°15°0.7 mm
Sun25 Oct15°13°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct20°11°
Tue27 Oct21°12°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct16°14°15.8 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°11.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°14°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct24°14°4.4 mm
Sun1 Nov26°17°
Mon2 Nov28°19°1.5 mm

When to go to Perico

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score535857668490959897837254
High26°25°24°21°19°17°18°20°22°25°26°26°
Low19°18°18°15°12°9°8°10°11°15°17°18°
Rain (mm)169169147521467793167146
Wet days17161510411116915

What's on in Perico

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Perico

All monuments

Outdoors around Perico

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

LoveMountain huts
1.2 km
Camping Cielos de ZaplaCamp sites
13 km

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Argentina seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Perico

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Perico

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Iruya 44 km ↘1959 · 147 km
6.3Campo Quijano 6 km ↗2010 · 74 km
5.9Palma Sola 24 km ↓2011 · 94 km
5.9Santa Clara 41 km ↓1973 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Perico

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Perico from above

Postal codes

460146034608

Getting to Perico

Gobernador Horacio Guzman International AirportJUJ
2.8 km
Martín Miguel de Güemes International AirportSLA
65 km
PericoRailway station
0.5 km
Maquinista VerónRailway station
12 km
General SavioRailway station
17 km

Places near Perico

Places with a climate like Perico

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Perico?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Perico.
What is the hottest month in Perico?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Perico?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Perico?
January is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Perico?
Perico has 3 postal codes: 4601, 4603, 4608.