Ica, Peru
Cañapay
Cañapay is a locality in Ica, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 306. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population306
Local time11:10
13.51° S, 76.14° WElevation 44 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code11750October: high / low22° / 16°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cañapay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:35 · 18:0412 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:05Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
4 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
within 8.3 km
Weather in Cañapay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 87%
Today22 Oct25°23°
Fri23 Oct25°23°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct25°23°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct25°23°
Mon26 Oct25°23°
Tue27 Oct25°23°
Wed28 Oct25°23°
Thu29 Oct25°23°
Fri30 Oct25°23°
Sat31 Oct25°23°
When to go to Cañapay
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 | 63 | 53 | 54 | 85 | 94 | 95 | 99 | 100 | 94 | 91 | 85 | 72 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Wet days | 10 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Sea | 20° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Cañapay
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cañapay
Nature around Cañapay
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cañapay
Earthquakes around Cañapay
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950157magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record68within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 52 km
6.9Huacachina 45 km ↙2011 · 104 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 58 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 91 km
Towns and villages around Cañapay
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cutín Chincha0.3 kmHacienda Lana Fay0.4 kmHorca de Los Muertos0.9 kmValencia1 kmCapillanía1.8 kmSalinas1.8 kmPuqío Santo1.9 kmMensias1.9 kmHacienda Casa Blanca2 kmMendoza2.2 kmCollazo2.3 kmSanta Rosa2.4 kmHacienda Santa Luisa2.4 kmEl Molino2.8 kmLitardo2.8 kmSanta Teresa2.9 kmCanoa3.1 kmLourdes3.1 kmSanta María3.2 kmHacienda San Aurelio3.3 kmLa Huaca3.3 kmAlta Laluna3.3 kmCampo Alegre3.4 kmHacienda San Matías3.5 kmHoja Redonda3.7 kmEl Horno3.8 kmLitardo Bajo4 kmSan Isidro4.1 kmVerdun4.1 kmBuenos Aires4.2 kmAtahualpa4.3 kmLas Huacas4.3 kmHacienda Chamorro4.3 kmLa Victória4.3 kmEl Salitral4.3 kmCasa Blanca4.3 kmHornillo4.5 kmSalguero4.6 kmBellavista4.6 kmTrino4.6 kmSan Pedro4.8 kmHacienda Tejada4.8 kmSan António4.9 kmCanyar Bajo4.9 kmCanyar4.9 kmLurinchincha5 kmSalas5.2 kmBlas Herrera5.2 kmLos Cipreces5.3 kmChamberi5.3 kmTambo5.5 kmHacienda Chanveri5.5 kmCatalina5.6 kmSan Fernando5.6 kmHaras Río Santa5.8 kmArenas5.8 kmHornillo Bajo5.9 kmHuanábano5.9 kmSan José5.9 kmLas Violetas6 kmBuenavista6.1 kmLos Ángeles6.2 kmRonceros Bajo6.2 kmCampamento6.3 kmSan Pablito6.3 kmSan Regis6.4 kmLa Pampa6.4 kmPozuelo Norte6.5 kmSan Fernandito6.5 kmLa Palma6.5 kmHacienda Buena Ventura6.7 kmSanta Inés6.7 kmRetiro6.9 kmHornillo Alto6.9 kmPedregal7.1 kmLa Estrella de Guayabo7.2 kmMagdalena7.3 kmPozuelo Sur7.4 kmCruz Verde7.4 kmLa Semilla7.5 km
Postal code
11750
Places near Cañapay
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cañapay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cañapay.
What is the hottest month in Cañapay?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Cañapay?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cañapay?
March is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cañapay?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C and coolest in September at about 16°C.
What is the postal code of Cañapay?
The postal code of Cañapay is 11750.