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Canta
Lima region, Peru

Canta

Canta is a village in Lima region, Peru, 2,836 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,646 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population1,646
Local time14:21
11.47° S, 76.62° WElevation 2,836 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes15350, 15360
The year in Cantaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low16° / 8°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Canta at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

178 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

10 mm of rain

Weather in Canta

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct20°10°6.9 mm
Fri23 Oct18°11°8.6 mm
Sat24 Oct17°12°9.9 mm
Sun25 Oct18°11°9.5 mm
Mon26 Oct17°9°1.3 mm
Tue27 Oct17°6°
Wed28 Oct16°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°6°
Fri30 Oct18°8°
Sat31 Oct17°8°5.4 mm

When to go to Canta

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score616059738583878987797162
High16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°
Low8°8°9°8°7°6°6°7°7°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)126150178782511101936516896
Wet days567412111235

What's on in Canta

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

Outdoors around Canta

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

Mirador Las LomasViewpoints
1.6 km
Camping La Catarata De Lucle De San MiguelCamp sites
2.2 km
Cueva miradorCamp sites
2.5 km
Cochapampa ViewpointViewpoints · 3,313 m
3.5 km

Nature around Canta

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 Canta

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Canta

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 23 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 97 km
6.1Yauyos 30 km ↙1982 · 149 km
5.9Chilca 21 km ↓2021 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Canta

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

Canta from above

Postal codes

1535015360

Getting to Canta

Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
82 km
Francisco Carle AirportJAU
130 km
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
183 km

Places near Canta

Places with a climate like Canta

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Canta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Canta.
What is the hottest month in Canta?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Canta?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Canta?
March is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Canta?
Canta has 2 postal codes: 15350, 15360.