Ica, Peru
Chincha Alta
Chincha Alta is a town in Ica, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 63,671 (2015). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population63,671
Local time01:36
13.41° S, 76.13° WElevation 111 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes11701–11703October: high / low23° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chincha Alta at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:33 · 18:0512 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in March
Coolest month15°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Driest monthMay
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
February
Monuments nearby1+
within 14 km
How Chincha Alta has grown
People living in the built-up area (33 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+187%65k in 1975 → 186k in 2025Weather in Chincha Alta
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 84%
Today27 Oct26°23°
Wed28 Oct26°22°
Thu29 Oct26°23°
Fri30 Oct26°23°
Sat31 Oct26°23°
Sun1 Nov26°23°
Mon2 Nov26°23°
Tue3 Nov26°23°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov26°24°
When to go to Chincha Alta
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 | 58 | 50 | 50 | 81 | 93 | 94 | 98 | 99 | 93 | 89 | 83 | 69 |
| High | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Wet days | 12 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Sea | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Chincha Alta
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Chincha Alta
Nature around Chincha Alta
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chincha Alta
Earthquakes around Chincha Alta
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950154magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record67within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 51 km
6.9Huacachina 45 km ↙2011 · 116 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 59 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 100 km
Universities and research institutes
Autonomous University of IcaUniversity or college · founded 2014
Towns and villages around Chincha Alta
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Mateo1.1 kmEl Trebol1.4 kmSan Luis1.5 kmGuayabo1.6 kmTúpac Amaru1.7 kmColorado1.7 kmEl Pino1.9 kmChumbiaula2.1 kmTigre2.1 kmBalconcillo2.1 kmSan António2.3 kmCrúz de la Molina2.6 kmCruz Blanca2.7 kmLa Victória2.8 kmSan Pedro3.1 kmSanta Doralisa3.2 kmCondorillo Alto3.3 kmHuaca Grande3.3 kmEl Alto3.3 kmLa Magnolia3.3 kmCondorillo Bajo3.4 kmLloque Yupanqui3.9 kmRancho Cesar3.9 kmLa Conquista3.9 kmCruz del Rosario4 kmLa Palma4.2 kmCápac Yupanqui4.2 kmLomo Largo4.3 kmVilla Hortencia4.4 kmSan Pedro de Pilpa4.4 kmHijaya4.5 kmPedregal4.6 kmSan Agustín4.7 kmLa Victoria4.9 kmSanta Catalina5.1 kmLa Semilla5.1 kmEl Silencio5.2 kmMagdalena5.3 kmSan Fernandito5.4 kmRetiro5.4 kmSan Pablo5.4 kmSan Pablito5.5 kmPalo Seco5.5 kmLa Cuartilla5.6 kmSanta Fé5.6 kmSanta Emilia5.6 kmSanta Enriqueta5.7 kmQuimera5.8 kmVilla Alegre5.8 kmSanguinetti5.8 kmVilla Sol5.8 kmHuanábano5.9 kmAlto Larán6 kmSanta Inés6 kmCanchamaná6.3 kmLos Ángeles6.3 kmCaballo Loco6.5 kmBuenos Aires6.5 kmHornillo Bajo6.6 kmLa Pampa6.7 kmCanyar Bajo6.8 kmLarán6.9 kmCanyar6.9 kmSanta Filomena6.9 kmEl Denuncio6.9 kmTrino7.1 kmLos Cipreces7.2 kmHornillo Alto7.3 kmTambulio7.6 kmVerdun7.6 kmBellavista7.6 kmEl Estanco7.8 kmBuenos Aires8.1 kmSan Fernando8.2 kmEl Taro8.3 kmHornillo8.3 kmCruz Verde8.5 kmAtahualpa8.6 kmSan José8.6 kmJuncal8.6 km
Chincha Alta from above
Around Chincha Alta4 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
11701–11703
Getting to Chincha Alta
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
188 kmFrancisco Carle AirportJAU
195 kmMaria Reiche Neuman AirportNZC
204 kmPlaces near Chincha Alta
Places with a climate like Chincha Alta
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chincha Alta?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chincha Alta.
What is the hottest month in Chincha Alta?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chincha Alta?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chincha Alta?
March is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chincha Alta?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C and coolest in September at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Chincha Alta?
Chincha Alta has 3 postal codes: 11701–11703.