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Provincia de Puno
Provincia de Puno
Puno, Peru

Carata

Carata is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,817 m above sea level. It has a population of about 54. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now19°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population54
Local time13:27
15.62° S, 69.92° WElevation 3,817 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21116, 21120
The year in Carataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month79mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Carata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in November

Coolest month1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

300 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 28 km

Weather in Carata

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

14-day forecast
19°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°6°8 mm
Sat24 Oct16°6°8.6 mm
Sun25 Oct18°7°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°6°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct15°4°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct17°4°1 mm
Thu29 Oct16°6°
Fri30 Oct18°5°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°0.5 mm

When to go to Carata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score272930456466676968534933
High14°14°13°13°14°13°13°14°15°15°15°14°
Low7°6°6°5°3°1°1°2°4°5°6°7°
Rain (mm)3002462029116115173979100164
Wet days2221181154336111120

What's on in Carata

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

Monuments and museums in Carata

All monuments

Nature around Carata

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 Carata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Carata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 88 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 104 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 130 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 103 km

Towns and villages around Carata

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

Postal codes

2111621120

Places near Carata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Carata.
What is the hottest month in Carata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Carata?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Carata?
January is the wettest month with about 300 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Carata?
Carata has 2 postal codes: 21116, 21120.