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Ayacucho, Peru

Illcay

Illcay is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,257 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time13:42
14.84° S, 74.69° WElevation 2,257 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code05540
The year in Illcayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Illcay at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in October

Coolest month12°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

61 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

2 mm of rain

Weather in Illcay

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 60%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct22°15°
Sun25 Oct21°16°
Mon26 Oct20°15°1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°13°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct19°13°2 mm
Thu29 Oct19°12°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°13°
Sat31 Oct20°13°
Sun1 Nov20°12°
Mon2 Nov19°13°

When to go to Illcay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544950809596999996888063
High18°18°18°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°20°19°
Low12°12°12°12°10°9°9°10°10°11°11°11°
Rain (mm)56615313522569924
Wet days1215146220024510

What's on in Illcay

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

Nature around Illcay

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 Illcay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Illcay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 107 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 113 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 103 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 113 km

Towns and villages around Illcay

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

Postal code

05540

Places near Illcay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Illcay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Illcay.
What is the hottest month in Illcay?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Illcay?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Illcay?
February is the wettest month with about 61 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Illcay?
The postal code of Illcay is 05540.