Puno, Peru
Caparaya
Caparaya is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,944 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:26
15.26° S, 69.79° WElevation 3,944 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21315October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month90mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Caparaya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4112 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in November
Coolest month2°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
286 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
6 mm of rain
Weather in Caparaya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 69%
Today26 Oct14°6°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct15°6°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°5°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°6°
Fri30 Oct16°5°
Sat31 Oct15°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov16°6°
Mon2 Nov15°7°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°6°2.7 mm
When to go to Caparaya
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 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 42 | 36 | 24 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 2° | 2° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 286 | 225 | 188 | 91 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 41 | 90 | 109 | 167 |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
What's on in Caparaya
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Caparaya
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Caparaya
Earthquakes around Caparaya
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195056magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record42within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 66 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 72 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 137 km
6.3Amarete 52 km →1956 · 138 km
Towns and villages around Caparaya
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cucho Yareoca1.3 kmKakachi1.4 kmTitili2 kmYocahue2.6 kmSunuco2.8 kmCotosi3 kmCucho Yareoca3.2 kmCotapata3.3 kmQuechaya3.3 kmSuaquello3.3 kmSantiaguillo3.5 kmHuinihui3.9 kmCoasia4 kmYanaoco4.2 kmLuriata4.2 kmAntapata4.2 kmPampa Yanaoco4.5 kmHuarizani4.5 kmBalsapata4.8 kmNinakarka4.8 kmPiata5 kmViscachani5 kmChijuyo5.3 kmJapis5.4 kmChajachi5.5 kmLlachojane5.6 kmCotapata Yanaoca6 kmJarincache6.1 kmQuellahuyo6.4 kmJaviri6.7 kmRamis6.7 kmCatahui Chinquillaya6.7 kmCupisco6.8 kmTejempata7 kmJonsani Pari7.1 kmRamis Pelicano7.2 kmHuancané7.2 kmMuñapata7.2 kmQuinta Callacallani7.4 kmSan Pedro Ramis7.4 kmTumanta Jinchuyo7.5 kmRamis Coano7.7 kmCacuña7.7 kmSuca7.8 kmChillicuyo8.1 kmSicha Ramis8.1 kmJupachaca8.3 kmCuchuamaru8.4 kmTuni Grande8.5 kmYlacuche8.5 kmPatascache8.5 kmYuntamuri8.6 kmCasimuyo8.6 kmLlachacata8.6 kmPalca8.7 kmLopiza9.1 kmAnsiacasa9.3 kmHuayrapata9.5 kmAntacahua9.5 kmChaca Cruz9.6 kmChapiñahuro9.6 kmPampa Amaru9.7 kmTonicani9.8 kmChacapampa9.9 kmChapajachi10 kmTumuco Chacacruz10 kmAzangarillo10 kmSinticuyo10 kmTotorcuyo11 kmCoasia11 kmCcalahuyo11 kmCallapani11 kmCalahuyo11 kmTitihue11 kmAcoataisla11 kmCapulaja12 kmHuayrapata12 kmCarpa Iñacuya12 kmChuquiaguillo12 kmHuancho Abajo12 km
Postal code
21315
Places near Caparaya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Caparaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caparaya.
What is the hottest month in Caparaya?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Caparaya?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caparaya?
January is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caparaya?
The postal code of Caparaya is 21315.