Lima region, Peru
Cortijo
Cortijo is a locality in Lima region, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now23°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:26
12.59° S, 76.65° WElevation 140 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low19° / 16°
Rain this month4mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cortijo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:37 · 18:0512 h 28 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:51Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month24°C
Average high in March
Coolest month16°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
3 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 71 km
Weather in Cortijo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 89%
Today24 Oct27°22°1.3 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°1.6 mm
Mon26 Oct26°22°2.1 mm
Tue27 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°22°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°22°
Fri30 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°23°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov26°23°3.5 mm
When to go to Cortijo
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 | 77 | 69 | 69 | 91 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 99 | 97 | 91 | 84 |
| High | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° |
| Low | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Wet days | 4 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Cortijo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cortijo
Nature around Cortijo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cortijo
Earthquakes around Cortijo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950102magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record69within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 89 km
7.6Callao 76 km ←1974 · 129 km
7.2Callao 87 km ↙1974 · 124 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 97 km
Towns and villages around Cortijo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fundo Arenal0.4 kmCatalunya0.4 kmSan José0.4 kmSan Andrés1.8 kmCondorey2.7 kmLos Reyes2.9 kmCorral Grande2.9 kmNuevo Santa Crúz2.9 kmSauce3.3 kmSan Vicente de Azpitia3.6 kmFundo San José del Monte4.3 kmLa Virgen4.4 kmMisquicocha4.8 kmFundo San Julián5 kmLa Pascana5.2 kmFundo Pampa Hermosa5.2 kmFundo Miraflores5.4 kmCruz Blanca5.5 kmBarrranco5.5 kmCaleta Puerto Viejo5.5 kmMiguel Graú5.6 kmVilla Paraíso5.8 kmLimón5.9 kmChucumarca6.1 kmAymara6.2 kmNuevo San Antonio6.7 kmSanta Clotilde6.8 kmFundo La Rinconada7 kmEl Dorado7 kmFundo Esquivilca7.3 kmSanta Elena7.4 kmPedregal7.6 kmPiedra Angosta8.3 kmFundo La Laguna8.4 kmCorreviento Bajo8.7 kmLa Huaca8.9 kmEl Rino9 kmLas Salinas9 kmIsla Verde9.1 kmCantera Las Mercedes9.3 kmSan Marcos de la Aguada9.4 kmFundo Lumbreras9.6 kmSan Marco de la Aguada Primera Etapa9.8 kmSan Hilarión10 kmFundo San José10 kmLas Totoritas11 kmSan Juan de Correviento11 kmFundo Santa Ines11 kmSalitre11 kmBuenos Aires11 kmFundo Santa Enriqueta11 kmChilca12 kmLa Maquina12 kmBarcelona12 kmSanta Rosita12 kmSan Pedro12 kmEl Arenal13 kmCorral Quemado13 kmPozo Blanco13 kmMina Condestable13 kmHacienda San Javier Alto13 kmLos Huarangos13 kmEl Padre14 kmBujama Alta14 kmHacienda Santo Domingo14 kmLas Palmas14 kmBujama Baja14 kmLas Piedras15 kmLa Era15 km
Places near Cortijo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cortijo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cortijo.
What is the hottest month in Cortijo?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Cortijo?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cortijo?
March is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cortijo?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in September at about 17°C.