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Gochapata

Gochapata is a locality in Pasco, Peru, 4,149 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now0°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:52
10.67° S, 76.55° WElevation 4,149 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Gochapataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec48October
October: high / low12° / 0°
Rain this month76mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Gochapata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month12°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Gochapata

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

14-day forecast
0°C

Cloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 94%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct15°0°
Wed28 Oct15°0°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°-1°
Fri30 Oct15°0°
Sat31 Oct16°-1°
Sun1 Nov14°3°6.4 mm
Mon2 Nov14°4°9.5 mm
Tue3 Nov7°3°9.7 mm
Wed4 Nov8°4°12.7 mm

When to go to Gochapata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score332826405046525451484532
High12°11°11°11°11°10°10°10°11°12°12°12°
Low1°2°2°1°0°-1°-2°-2°0°0°0°1°
Rain (mm)1381461627930151224427690122
Wet days799534222349

What's on in Gochapata

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

Nature around Gochapata

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 Gochapata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gochapata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 110 km
5.9Huacho 17 km ↙1991 · 139 km
5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 134 km
5.8Huacho 26 km ↙1971 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Gochapata

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

Places near Gochapata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gochapata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gochapata.
What is the hottest month in Gochapata?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Gochapata?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gochapata?
March is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.