Huánuco Department, Peru
Ambo
Ambo is a small town in Huánuco Department, Peru, 2,098 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,444 (2017). The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now24°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population7,444
Local time10:35
10.13° S, 76.20° WElevation 2,098 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10421October: high / low22° / 12°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ambo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:38 · 18:0112 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:06Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in October
Coolest month13°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
77 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Ambo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 46%
Today22 Oct24°16°11.7 mm
Fri23 Oct24°16°4.6 mm
Sat24 Oct26°16°1.8 mm
Sun25 Oct29°15°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct25°16°7.6 mm
Tue27 Oct26°12°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct27°16°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct27°16°4.4 mm
Fri30 Oct25°17°8.4 mm
Sat31 Oct26°15°5.4 mm
When to go to Ambo
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 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 69 | 80 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 85 | 70 | 64 | 55 |
| High | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 21° |
| Low | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 88 | 84 | 98 | 42 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 39 | 63 | 77 |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
What's on in Ambo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Ambo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ambo
Earthquakes around Ambo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195045magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record53within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 73 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 86 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 148 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 88 km
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 2 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1Permian · 1
Towns and villages around Ambo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Ambo from above
Around Ambo18 places to see, do and reach nearby
PichcacochaNature15 kmYanaqucha, Huánuco DepartmentNature15 kmLaguna Gasaj PozoNature14 kmLaguna HuampaNature16 kmLaguna ShiliNature17 kmLaguna HuascapozoNature17 kmWamanripayuq (Huánuco)Mountain40 kmK'uchu HankaMountain38 kmP'aqla TankaMountain19 kmQueuluacochaMountain22 kmAlgayMountain21 kmRikacha TunaMountain36 kmHuánucoPlace23 kmPaucarbambaPlace21 kmCayhuaynaPlace20 kmCerro de PascoPlace60 kmYanahuancaPlace53 kmPanaoPlace35 km
Postal code
10421
Getting to Ambo
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
28 kmFrancisco Carle AirportJAU
200 kmJorge Chávez International AirportLIM
233 kmPlaces near Ambo
Places with a climate like Ambo
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ambo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ambo.
What is the hottest month in Ambo?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Ambo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ambo?
December is the wettest month with about 77 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ambo?
The postal code of Ambo is 10421.