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Provincia de Huaral
Provincia de Huaral
Lima region, Peru

Canchar

Canchar is a locality in Lima region, Peru, 1,673 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug
Population–
Local time00:37
11.27° S, 76.79° WElevation 1,673 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes15215, 15221
The year in Cancharweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low21° / 13°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeMay · Jul–Aug

Best: May · Jul–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Canchar at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Jul–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in February

Coolest month13°C

Average low in May

Wettest monthMarch

166 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 69 km

Weather in Canchar

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 90%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°19°20.8 mm
Sun25 Oct22°18°12.1 mm
Mon26 Oct24°15°2 mm
Tue27 Oct23°10°
Wed28 Oct23°10°
Thu29 Oct21°7°
Fri30 Oct22°14°
Sat31 Oct24°13°
Sun1 Nov22°11°3 mm

When to go to Canchar

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score716867829795989897888172
High21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°21°
Low14°14°14°14°13°12°12°12°13°13°13°14°
Rain (mm)1171421667017871325405787
Wet days567412111235

What's on in Canchar

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

Monuments and museums in Canchar

All monuments

Nature around Canchar

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 Canchar

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Canchar

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 51 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 124 km
5.9Huacho 17 km ↙1991 · 96 km
5.8Huacho 26 km ↙1971 · 104 km

Towns and villages around Canchar

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

Postal codes

1521515221

Places near Canchar

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canchar?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canchar.
What is the hottest month in Canchar?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Canchar?
May is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canchar?
March is the wettest month with about 166 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Canchar?
Canchar has 2 postal codes: 15215, 15221.