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Lima region, Peru

Caral

Caral is a village in Lima region, Peru, 373 m above sea level. It has a population of about 628. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population628
Local time03:21
10.89° S, 77.50° WElevation 373 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code15161
The year in Caralweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Caral at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

32 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 45 km

Weather in Caral

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct31°22°
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct31°21°
Sat31 Oct31°21°
Sun1 Nov31°20°
Mon2 Nov31°21°
Tue3 Nov31°22°
Wed4 Nov28°21°1.1 mm
Thu5 Nov30°21°
Fri6 Nov30°21°0.7 mm

When to go to Caral

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score6764608196979910097888572
High27°27°27°26°25°23°22°23°23°24°25°26°
Low20°21°21°19°17°16°15°15°15°16°17°19°
Rain (mm)1628321010001248
Wet days557321101436

What's on in Caral

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

Monuments and museums in Caral

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Caral

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caral

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 105 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 69 km
6.5Paramonga 82 km ←1995 · 120 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 136 km

Towns and villages around Caral

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

Postal code

15161

Places near Caral

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caral?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caral.
What is the hottest month in Caral?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Caral?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caral?
March is the wettest month with about 32 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Caral?
The postal code of Caral is 15161.