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Provincia de Caravelí
Provincia de Caravelí
Arequipa, Peru

Achanizo

Achanizo is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 1,095 m above sea level. It has a population of about 332 (2017). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now20°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population332
Local time04:43
15.81° S, 73.97° WElevation 1,095 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04580
The year in Achanizoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96October
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Achanizo at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month25°C

Average high in March

Coolest month16°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

27 mm of rain

Driest monthMay

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 80 km

Weather in Achanizo

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct26°20°
Mon26 Oct25°22°
Tue27 Oct23°20°
Wed28 Oct24°20°
Thu29 Oct25°20°
Fri30 Oct25°20°
Sat31 Oct24°21°
Sun1 Nov26°21°
Mon2 Nov26°21°
Tue3 Nov25°21°

When to go to Achanizo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score64616691979710010098968775
High25°25°25°25°24°24°23°23°24°24°25°25°
Low20°20°20°19°18°17°16°17°17°17°18°19°
Rain (mm)262717422332338
Wet days101210311001246

What's on in Achanizo

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

Monuments and museums in Achanizo

All monuments

Nature around Achanizo

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Achanizo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Achanizo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 62 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 52 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 80 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 58 km

Towns and villages around Achanizo

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

Postal code

04580

Places near Achanizo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Achanizo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achanizo.
What is the hottest month in Achanizo?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Achanizo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achanizo?
February is the wettest month with about 27 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Achanizo?
The postal code of Achanizo is 04580.