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Provincia de Otuzco
Provincia de Otuzco
La Libertad, Peru

Capachique

Capachique is a village in La Libertad, Peru, 2,867 m above sea level. It has a population of about 796. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population796
Local time00:07
7.87° S, 78.31° WElevation 2,867 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes13140, 13220
The year in Capachiqueweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low17° / 6°
Rain this month87mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Capachique at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

169 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Capachique

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 100%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°10°5.4 mm
Mon26 Oct19°9°7.3 mm
Tue27 Oct20°9°
Wed28 Oct20°6°
Thu29 Oct19°5°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°7°
Sat31 Oct20°8°
Sun1 Nov19°9°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov18°9°2 mm

When to go to Capachique

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score585348638189929590716660
High17°17°17°17°17°17°17°18°18°17°17°17°
Low7°7°7°7°6°5°4°4°5°6°5°6°
Rain (mm)113136169110392191440878395
Wet days111217106222391011

What's on in Capachique

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Capachique

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Capachique

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 147 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 80 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 122 km
5.6Cabana 30 km ↑1987 · 49 km

Towns and villages around Capachique

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

Postal codes

1314013220

Places near Capachique

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Capachique?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Capachique.
What is the hottest month in Capachique?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Capachique?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Capachique?
March is the wettest month with about 169 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Capachique?
Capachique has 2 postal codes: 13140, 13220.