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Ayacucho, Peru

Coracora

Coracora is a small town in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,219 m above sea level. It has a population of about 7,420. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population7,420
Local time12:04
15.03° S, 73.78° WElevation 3,219 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05611
The year in Coracoraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low18° / 5°
Rain this month36mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Coracora at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in October

Coolest month7°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

245 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

8 mm of rain

Weather in Coracora

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct19°6°4.8 mm
Fri23 Oct18°9°16.1 mm
Sat24 Oct16°9°10.5 mm
Sun25 Oct17°10°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°4.8 mm
Tue27 Oct15°3°2 mm
Wed28 Oct14°5°
Thu29 Oct16°4°
Fri30 Oct18°3°
Sat31 Oct19°5°

When to go to Coracora

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score423941708688919493877754
High16°16°16°16°16°16°16°17°17°18°18°17°
Low7°7°7°5°3°2°2°3°4°5°6°7°
Rain (mm)23824520058168816233639108
Wet days1216136210124611

What's on in Coracora

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

Outdoors around Coracora

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Senccata Thermal BathsHot springs & thermal baths
8.3 km

Nature around Coracora

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 Coracora

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Coracora

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 138 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 114 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 129 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 119 km

Towns and villages around Coracora

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

Coracora from above

Postal code

05611

Getting to Coracora

Maria Reiche Neuman AirportNZC
128 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
214 km

Places near Coracora

Places with a climate like Coracora

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Coracora?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Coracora.
What is the hottest month in Coracora?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Coracora?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Coracora?
February is the wettest month with about 245 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Coracora?
The postal code of Coracora is 05611.