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Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department
Apurímac Department, Peru

Congota

Congota is a locality in Apurímac Department, Peru, 3,761 m above sea level. It has a population of about 125. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now16°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population125
Local time14:20
14.08° S, 72.18° WElevation 3,761 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code03250
The year in Congotaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low15° / 3°
Rain this month65mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Congota at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

219 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Congota

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 42%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct16°5°4.8 mm
Fri23 Oct15°5°7.4 mm
Sat24 Oct12°4°12.9 mm
Sun25 Oct15°5°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct14°4°6.3 mm
Tue27 Oct16°0°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°3°3 mm
Thu29 Oct16°3°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct17°4°1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°4°1.5 mm

When to go to Congota

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score283030547167727774594332
High14°14°14°14°13°13°13°14°14°15°15°14°
Low5°5°4°3°1°-1°0°1°2°3°4°4°
Rain (mm)26021919862106815276588155
Wet days18211962210371218

What's on in Congota

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

Nature around Congota

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 Congota

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Congota

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 108 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 108 km
5.9Ccolo 31 km ↖1977 · 146 km
5.9Cotahuasi 53 km ↑1975 · 95 km

Towns and villages around Congota

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

Postal code

03250

Places near Congota

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Congota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Congota.
What is the hottest month in Congota?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Congota?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Congota?
February is the wettest month with about 219 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Congota?
The postal code of Congota is 03250.