Lima region, Peru
Encañada
Encañada is a locality in Lima region, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 323. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population323
Local time14:27
13.10° S, 76.39° WElevation 26 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code15700October: high / low20° / 16°
Rain this month2mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Encañada at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:36 · 18:0512 h 29 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 15:57Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in February
Coolest month15°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthMarch
4 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
February
Monuments nearby2+
within 25 km
Weather in Encañada
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 74%
Today23 Oct26°23°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct26°22°
Sun25 Oct26°22°
Mon26 Oct26°22°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°0.7 mm
Wed28 Oct27°22°
Thu29 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct27°22°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°22°1 mm
When to go to Encañada
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 | 81 | 73 | 73 | 93 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 98 | 93 | 84 |
| High | 24° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 23° |
| Low | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wet days | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Sea | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in Encañada
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Encañada
Nature around Encañada
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Encañada
Earthquakes around Encañada
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950131magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record67within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 39 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 50 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 144 km
6.4Huacachina 45 km ↙2007 · 134 km
Towns and villages around Encañada
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Cerro Blanco0.7 kmSanta Rosa Alta0.9 kmHilarión1.1 kmSanta Rosa Baja1.3 kmEsperanza1.6 kmLa Esmeralda1.7 kmPampilla1.8 kmSan Agustín2 kmUnánue2.1 kmChombo2.1 kmMamala2.2 kmSan Germán2.3 kmSanta Rosita2.5 kmPalma Peña2.5 kmCuiva2.8 kmBoca del Río2.8 kmSan Pedro2.9 kmCochahuasi2.9 kmSan Vicente de Cañete3.1 kmSanta Teresa3.1 kmSan António3.1 kmSanta María3.2 kmHerbay Bajo3.2 kmLas Lágrimas3.5 kmLa Cruz3.5 kmCerro Laguna3.5 kmEl Rosario3.5 kmSanta Angela3.6 kmSan Martín3.7 kmClarita3.8 kmCanchari3.9 kmPampa Grande3.9 kmMontalván3.9 kmArona3.9 kmSanta Rosa4 kmPlaya Hermosa4 kmSanta Margarita4.2 kmEl Chilcal4.2 kmPio Delgado4.2 kmChacarilla4.3 kmMonte Jato4.3 kmSan Juan de Arona4.7 kmHualcará4.7 kmSan Hipólito4.8 kmLa Arena4.8 kmArena Baja5.1 kmLos Olivos5.1 kmSanto Toribio5.3 kmSan Carlos5.3 kmArena Alta5.4 kmHerbay Alto5.6 kmVista Alegre5.8 kmSanta Sofía6 kmSan Roque6 kmSan Judas6.1 kmDon Luís6.2 kmVillarreal6.3 kmLa Huaca6.4 kmSan Benito6.5 kmSanta Lucía6.6 kmSan Francisco6.6 kmSanta Cruz6.7 kmEl Conde6.8 kmEl Cármen6.9 kmCarrizales6.9 kmHualcará Alto6.9 kmSanta María6.9 kmLa Quebrada7 kmEl Monte7.1 kmSan Pedro7.2 kmSan Juan Bajo7.4 kmSanta Josefina7.4 kmLos Huacones7.7 kmSan Juan7.7 kmSan Juan Alto7.8 kmMolinos7.9 kmCerro Libre7.9 kmLaura Caller7.9 kmCerro de La Cruz8 kmCerro Alegre8 km
Postal code
15700
Places near Encañada
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Encañada?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Encañada.
What is the hottest month in Encañada?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Encañada?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Encañada?
March is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Encañada?
The sea is warmest in February at about 21°C and coolest in September at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Encañada?
The postal code of Encañada is 15700.