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Provincia de Caylloma
Provincia de Caylloma
Arequipa, Peru

Chinchero

Chinchero is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 4,548 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now4°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population27
Local time19:35
14.93° S, 71.87° WElevation 4,548 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04190
The year in Chincheroweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low10° / -3°
Rain this month53mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chinchero at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month10°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

253 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

7 mm of rain

Weather in Chinchero

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

14-day forecast
4°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct9°3°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°0°7.7 mm
Sun25 Oct13°0°6.4 mm
Mon26 Oct9°0°6.6 mm
Tue27 Oct12°-1°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct9°-1°1 mm
Thu29 Oct13°-3°
Fri30 Oct12°-1°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct14°0°
Sun1 Nov12°-1°1 mm

When to go to Chinchero

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score101112325154565749352411
High9°9°9°9°9°8°9°9°10°10°10°10°
Low-1°-1°-1°-2°-4°-5°-5°-5°-4°-3°-2°-1°
Rain (mm)28225322275128717295376158
Wet days21212083210471118

What's on in Chinchero

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

Nature around Chinchero

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 Chinchero

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chinchero

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 109 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 126 km
6.2Aplao 24 km ↑2023 · 124 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Chinchero

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

Postal code

04190

Places near Chinchero

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chinchero?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chinchero.
What is the hottest month in Chinchero?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Chinchero?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chinchero?
February is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Chinchero?
The postal code of Chinchero is 04190.