Lambayeque, Peru
Achotal
Achotal is a locality in Lambayeque, Peru. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:17
6.39° S, 79.80° WElevation 63 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code14150October: high / low27° / 17°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Achotal at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 18:1312 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in February
Coolest month16°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
92 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
2 mm of rain
Monuments nearby3+
within 37 km
Weather in Achotal
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 54%
Today23 Oct31°24°6.9 mm
Sat24 Oct31°23°
Sun25 Oct34°23°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct32°24°
Tue27 Oct31°24°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct32°25°4.9 mm
Thu29 Oct32°24°1 mm
Fri30 Oct33°24°
Sat31 Oct33°24°
When to go to Achotal
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 51 | 41 | 33 | 57 | 80 | 92 | 96 | 95 | 91 | 75 | 68 | 60 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 27 | 44 | 92 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
What's on in Achotal
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Achotal
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Achotal
Earthquakes around Achotal
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195041magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record17within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Mórrope 104 km ←1960 · 131 km
6.3Monsefú 68 km ←1968 · 100 km
6.3Monsefú 70 km ←2007 · 102 km
6.1Sechura 34 km ↓2009 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Achotal
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Media Luna1 kmInvernas1.3 kmSanta Adelaida1.8 kmAbrojal2 kmPuente Jayanca2 kmRubio2.1 kmVilla San Juan2.1 kmCahuide2.2 kmSanta Matilde2.6 kmLacamayo2.7 kmMirador2.9 kmPintor3.1 kmEl Triunfo3.2 kmSanta Bruna3.3 kmLa Cofradia3.4 kmSan Francisco3.7 kmEl Cautivo3.7 kmSan José3.9 kmSanto Tomás4 kmSanta Isabel4.1 kmChilili4.1 kmSan Pablo4.1 kmPampa Lino4.2 kmMatriz Communidad4.3 kmLa Viña4.4 kmDos Aguas4.7 kmLobace4.8 kmSan Juan5 kmColoche Viejo5 kmTomasita5.2 kmRescate5.2 kmPampa de Lino5.4 kmEl Marco5.8 kmOjo de Toro5.8 kmLa Victoria5.9 kmFaical6.2 kmCasa Pared6.2 kmRivadeneyra6.3 kmLos Angeles6.4 kmSanta Lucía6.6 kmSoledad6.9 kmPoma6.9 kmSancarranco7.2 kmRivera7.2 kmSan José7.3 kmSan Pablo7.4 kmCabeza de Vaca7.4 kmHuabo7.5 kmHuaca Rivera7.6 kmFundo Triple A7.6 kmEscute7.8 kmLa Piedra7.9 kmCasa Embarrada7.9 kmEl Verde8.7 kmPan de Azúcar8.9 kmNoria la Viña9.1 kmHuaca Culpón Alto9.2 kmSan Juan9.4 kmSanjón9.6 kmTeromotal9.7 kmConcha9.9 kmCulpón Bajo10 kmLas Juntas10 kmEl Alamo10 kmCruz Verde10 kmLa Viuda11 kmMachuca11 kmSan Martin11 kmSapame11 kmIllimo11 kmEl Lindero11 kmSan Juan de Illimo11 kmLa Purísima11 kmHuacatina12 kmSancarranquilla12 kmNoria Nueva12 kmHuaca del Muerto12 kmHauca del Muerto13 kmSanchez13 kmSan Bernadino13 km
Postal code
14150
Places near Achotal
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Achotal?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Achotal.
What is the hottest month in Achotal?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Achotal?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Achotal?
March is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.
What is the postal code of Achotal?
The postal code of Achotal is 14150.