Puno, Peru
Contaya
Contaya is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,303 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now11°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time10:11
15.17° S, 69.44° WElevation 4,303 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21420October: high / low12° / 0°
Rain this month109mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Contaya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:05 · 17:4012 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:22Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month12°C
Average high in October
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
311 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
10 mm of rain
Weather in Contaya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 13 km/h · humidity 48%
Today26 Oct11°2°5 mm
Tue27 Oct13°2°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct14°0°2.4 mm
Thu29 Oct13°2°1.1 mm
Fri30 Oct15°0°
Sat31 Oct14°1°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov15°3°
Mon2 Nov15°1°4.2 mm
Tue3 Nov10°1°1.7 mm
When to go to Contaya
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 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 44 | 46 | 51 | 55 | 53 | 32 | 25 | 12 |
| High | 11° | 11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 2° | 0° | -2° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 311 | 247 | 191 | 105 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 29 | 54 | 109 | 131 | 205 |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
What's on in Contaya
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Contaya
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Contaya
Earthquakes around Contaya
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195044magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record37within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 145 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 96 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 93 km
6.3Amarete 52 km →1956 · 100 km
Towns and villages around Contaya
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bajo Hacha Pampa0.8 kmCellhuaccota2.3 kmHalla3.1 kmViluyo3.2 kmOcuruni3.2 kmMillupata3.9 kmVilacunca4 kmHuarachani4 kmLlachapampa4.2 kmChullunuiani4.3 kmViscachani4.5 kmAlto Grande4.6 kmAsani4.9 kmPurumhuyo5 kmItapallune5.1 kmQuellhuazcota Millupata5.3 kmMachacollo5.4 kmSalvianepata5.4 kmSalla Huyo5.6 kmMachacmarca5.6 kmPaccu5.6 kmJoraata5.7 kmChejepampa5.8 kmHuarihuma5.8 kmQuello Quello6 kmCcasapata6.1 kmAlvarizani6.1 kmUmajalso6.1 kmHuaracuyo6.1 kmHuayllacuyo6.2 kmAlto Hacha Pampa6.3 kmAñajhuani6.4 kmHuaracuyo6.5 kmPatillpata6.5 kmCarcapata6.6 kmLupuhuyo6.6 kmSucasani6.6 kmCallipata Lizane6.9 kmMicayani6.9 kmCruz Cucho7 kmHulacaya7.1 kmCalachecta7.2 kmHuyunparque7.2 kmHuancuire7.3 kmQuilca7.4 kmPuncocuyo7.5 kmChease7.6 kmLisani7.7 kmHachapampa7.7 kmJachauta7.8 kmJilipata7.8 kmCruz Pampa8.4 kmSucasucani8.4 kmFujupata8.5 kmMularisa8.6 kmAlto Grande8.6 kmQueñuani8.9 kmHumajalso8.9 kmTuntañainacha9 kmMantaro9 kmPanascachi9.3 kmSapamaya9.3 kmJacha Huipata9.4 kmCruzcucho9.5 kmHuancochini9.5 kmLorihuacha9.6 kmQuellvacota9.7 kmAchocallani9.8 kmAncocarca10 kmYaputira10 kmTomapiura10 kmChacaccucho10 kmTarucani10 kmSan Jorge Achucachi10 kmSayhuanicuyo11 kmQuerata11 kmÑapa Central11 kmJapucuyo11 kmTisnacollo11 kmArpane11 km
Postal code
21420
Places near Contaya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Contaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Contaya.
What is the hottest month in Contaya?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Contaya?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Contaya?
January is the wettest month with about 311 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Contaya?
The postal code of Contaya is 21420.