Ancash, Peru
La Rinconada
La Rinconada 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.
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:34
9.03° S, 78.55° WElevation 47 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
October: high / low21° / 16°
Rain this month3mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Rinconada at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:49 · 18:1012 h 21 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:16Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in March
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 41 km
Weather in La Rinconada
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 64%
Today22 Oct29°22°
Fri23 Oct29°23°
Sat24 Oct28°23°
Sun25 Oct29°23°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct29°22°
Tue27 Oct29°23°
Wed28 Oct28°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°23°
Fri30 Oct29°23°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°23°
When to go to La Rinconada
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 | 70 | 64 | 85 | 93 | 99 | 98 | 99 | 94 | 88 | 85 | 79 |
| High | 26° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 24° |
| Low | 20° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Wet days | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Sea | 21° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
What's on in La Rinconada
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in La Rinconada
Nature around La Rinconada
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Rinconada
Earthquakes around La Rinconada
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195080magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record18within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 42 km
7.5Chimbote 123 km ↙1996 · 130 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 40 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 98 km
Towns and villages around La Rinconada
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Túpac Amaru0.8 kmVeintitrés de Octubre1 kmSan José1.4 kmHacienda Santa Clemencia3.2 kmLa Campiña3.2 kmTangay Medio3.5 kmCambio Puente3.7 kmSanta Clemencia3.8 kmFundo Santa Julia3.9 kmArenal4.1 kmFundo Casa Blanco4.4 kmTrez Cabezas4.8 kmMiraflores Bajo4.9 kmTangay Bajo Mochica4.9 kmSanta Rosa5 kmPampa Dura6.2 kmLacramarca Baja6.3 kmLa Playa6.4 kmFundo El Pacay6.7 kmChimbote7.1 kmLa Chancadora7.2 kmVilla El Salvador7.3 kmLa Huaca III Sector7.3 kmFundo El Alto7.4 kmRío Seco7.4 kmTambo Real Antiguo7.6 kmHacienda La Huaca7.9 kmTúpac Amaru8.1 kmHuamancate8.1 kmHacienda San Dionicio8.2 kmChachapoyas8.3 kmTambo Real Nuevo8.4 kmSanta8.5 kmCascajal El Arenal8.5 kmTres de Octubre8.6 kmSan Luis8.6 kmLa Mora8.7 kmVilla María Baja8.7 kmSan Remblo8.8 kmFundo Monte Campo8.8 kmFundo San Bartolo8.9 kmFundo Lavandero9.1 kmFundo El Pinar9.1 kmBajo Canal9.3 kmVilla María Alta9.5 kmOscar Baca Peréz9.7 kmAlto Canal9.8 kmAlto Perú9.9 kmPampa la Grama10 kmCasa Colorada10 kmCatorce Incas10 kmEl Cruce10 kmEl Cerillo11 kmEl Castillo11 kmFundo Pueblo Viejo11 kmPuerto Santa12 kmBuenos Aires12 kmCahuide12 kmEl Porvenir12 kmEl Amunta13 kmLa Barbacoa13 kmBuena Vista13 kmLabor13 kmSan Eusebio13 kmCascajal Bajo14 km
Places near La Rinconada
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Rinconada?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Rinconada.
What is the hottest month in La Rinconada?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in La Rinconada?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Rinconada?
March is the wettest month with about 8 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Rinconada?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in October at about 17°C.