Ancash, Peru
El Cerillo
El Cerillo is a locality in Ancash, Peru, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now23°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time06:33
8.94° S, 78.59° WElevation 47 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low20° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
El Cerillo at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:47 · 18:1012 h 23 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 19:52Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
8 mm of rain
Driest monthJune
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea22°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 49 km
Weather in El Cerillo
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 87%
Today27 Oct30°24°
Wed28 Oct29°23°
Thu29 Oct29°23°
Fri30 Oct29°24°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°0.9 mm
Sun1 Nov29°23°
Mon2 Nov29°23°
Tue3 Nov28°23°0.5 mm
Wed4 Nov27°22°3.9 mm
Thu5 Nov28°23°0.7 mm
When to go to El Cerillo
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 | 75 | 66 | 61 | 79 | 92 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 94 | 84 | 81 | 77 |
| High | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 23° |
| Low | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in El Cerillo
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in El Cerillo
Nature around El Cerillo
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over El Cerillo
Earthquakes around El Cerillo
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195076magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 46 km
7.5Chimbote 123 km ↙1996 · 132 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 41 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 108 km
Towns and villages around El Cerillo
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Alto Perú1.1 kmEl Castillo1.4 kmBajo Canal2.2 kmTambo Real Nuevo2.6 kmSan Eusebio2.7 kmAlto Canal2.7 kmFundo Monte Campo3 kmTambo Real Antiguo3.3 kmFundo Lavandero3.4 kmFundo El Pinar3.8 kmLa Barbacoa3.8 kmHacienda San Dionicio4.1 kmFundo San Bartolo4.2 kmSan Remblo4.5 kmRío Seco4.7 kmEl Cruce5.1 kmHacienda La Huaca5.2 kmLa Mora5.5 kmCasa Colorada5.6 kmHuamancate5.7 kmFundo El Alto5.7 kmRinconada5.8 kmSanta6 kmLa Huaca III Sector6.2 kmTúpac Amaru6.4 kmFundo El Pacay6.5 kmCascajal El Arenal6.7 kmLacramarca Baja6.9 kmFundo Pueblo Viejo7 kmCambio Puente7.3 kmCascajal Bajo7.6 kmCatorce Incas7.7 kmEl Amunta7.8 kmSan Luis7.9 kmPampa la Grama8 kmLabor8.2 kmSanta Clemencia8.2 kmLa Víbora8.3 kmEl Porvenir8.4 kmPuerto Santa8.5 kmPampa Dura8.8 kmBuena Vista9.2 kmLos Maquies9.5 kmValle El Progreso9.7 kmSan José10 kmChachapoyas10 kmPampa Alta de Vinzos11 kmCahuide11 kmLa Rinconada11 kmVeintitrés de Octubre11 kmSan Francisco11 kmVilla El Salvador11 kmLa Chancadora11 kmMarilucaa11 kmLa Toma11 kmCascajal Alto11 kmTúpac Amaru12 kmLa Campiña12 kmSan Juan de Vinzos12 kmHacienda Santa Clemencia13 kmFundo Santa Julia14 kmFundo Casa Blanco14 kmTangay Medio14 kmArenal14 kmSanta Rosa14 kmTrez Cabezas15 kmMiraflores Bajo15 kmChimbote15 km
Places near El Cerillo
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Cerillo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in El Cerillo.
What is the hottest month in El Cerillo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in El Cerillo?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in El Cerillo?
March is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
How warm is the sea near El Cerillo?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.