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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Ayancocha

Ayancocha is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 2,045 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time15:04
10.11° S, 76.21° WElevation 2,045 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10420
The year in Ayancochaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low21° / 11°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ayancocha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in October

Coolest month13°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthDecember

85 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Ayancocha

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 71%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct22°15°4 mm
Fri23 Oct23°14°1.4 mm
Sat24 Oct25°14°2.1 mm
Sun25 Oct25°14°2.9 mm
Mon26 Oct22°15°8.5 mm
Tue27 Oct23°13°2.7 mm
Wed28 Oct25°13°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct23°15°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°15°3 mm
Sat31 Oct23°15°5.9 mm

When to go to Ayancocha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score565454697986898985706455
High20°19°19°20°20°20°20°20°21°21°20°20°
Low12°13°12°12°10°9°9°9°10°11°12°12°
Rain (mm)979310847201071119437085
Wet days1314141086556101115

What's on in Ayancocha

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

Nature around Ayancocha

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 Ayancocha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ayancocha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 73 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 88 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 146 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Ayancocha

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

Postal code

10420

Places near Ayancocha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ayancocha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ayancocha.
What is the hottest month in Ayancocha?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Ayancocha?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ayancocha?
December is the wettest month with about 85 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ayancocha?
The postal code of Ayancocha is 10420.