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Provincia de Canta
Provincia de Canta
Lima region, Peru

Arahuay

Arahuay is a locality in Lima region, Peru, 2,559 m above sea level. It has a population of about 304 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population304
Local time09:37
11.62° S, 76.67° WElevation 2,559 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code15340
The year in Arahuayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90October
October: high / low18° / 11°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Arahuay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

176 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Arahuay

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct18°13°9.8 mm
Fri23 Oct16°13°24.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°13°13.6 mm
Sun25 Oct18°13°26.9 mm
Mon26 Oct17°12°8 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct16°9°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct16°8°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct17°10°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°10°3.4 mm

When to go to Arahuay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score736966849797999999908478
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°18°18°18°
Low11°11°11°11°10°10°10°11°11°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)1081451768022871632445679
Wet days356211001113

What's on in Arahuay

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

Outdoors around Arahuay

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

Mirador de TushoViewpoints
6.3 km

Nature around Arahuay

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 Arahuay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arahuay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Callao 76 km ←1974 · 142 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 16 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 83 km
6.1Yauyos 30 km ↙1982 · 136 km

Towns and villages around Arahuay

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

Arahuay from above

Postal code

15340

Getting to Arahuay

Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
66 km
Francisco Carle AirportJAU
132 km
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
200 km

Places near Arahuay

Places with a climate like Arahuay

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arahuay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arahuay.
What is the hottest month in Arahuay?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Arahuay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arahuay?
March is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
What is the postal code of Arahuay?
The postal code of Arahuay is 15340.