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Ayapata

Ayapata is a village in Puno, Peru, 3,299 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,622 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now6°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,622
Local time21:08
13.78° S, 70.32° WElevation 3,299 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21261
The year in Ayapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec23October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month285mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Ayapata at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

544 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

96 mm of rain

Weather in Ayapata

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Partly cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct13°6°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct13°4°8.7 mm
Mon26 Oct10°6°9.4 mm
Tue27 Oct10°6°15 mm
Wed28 Oct10°2°18 mm
Thu29 Oct9°6°31.4 mm
Fri30 Oct10°7°22.1 mm
Sat31 Oct12°7°24.4 mm
Sun1 Nov12°6°10.3 mm
Mon2 Nov10°8°15.7 mm

When to go to Ayapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151618244146464737232018
High12°13°13°13°12°11°10°11°12°13°13°13°
Low6°6°6°5°4°2°2°2°3°4°5°6°
Rain (mm)65255847927817212896117161285377544
Wet days2524211486558161725

What's on in Ayapata

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

Nature around Ayapata

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 Ayapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ayapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 99 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 108 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 126 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 106 km

Towns and villages around Ayapata

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

Postal code

21261

Places near Ayapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ayapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ayapata.
What is the hottest month in Ayapata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Ayapata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ayapata?
December is the wettest month with about 544 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ayapata?
The postal code of Ayapata is 21261.