Puno, Peru
Layocota
Layocota is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,951 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:08
14.83° S, 70.26° WElevation 3,951 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21160October: high / low15° / 2°
Rain this month86mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Layocota at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:09 · 17:4212 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in September
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
235 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Weather in Layocota
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 93%
Today25 Oct18°7°6.7 mm
Mon26 Oct15°6°15.1 mm
Tue27 Oct17°4°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°4°1 mm
Thu29 Oct18°6°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct19°5°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°7°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov18°6°
Mon2 Nov18°6°5.9 mm
When to go to Layocota
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 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 47 | 66 | 70 | 73 | 76 | 73 | 49 | 43 | 32 |
| High | 14° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 14° |
| Low | 4° | 4° | 3° | 2° | -1° | -3° | -3° | -2° | 0° | 2° | 3° | 4° |
| Rain (mm) | 235 | 187 | 167 | 72 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 32 | 86 | 111 | 152 |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 21 |
What's on in Layocota
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Layocota
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Layocota
Earthquakes around Layocota
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195061magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record45within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 140 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 9.8 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 17 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 68 km
Towns and villages around Layocota
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Punta Jallapisi1.5 kmAntaymarca3.4 kmCacallaco Chijollani4 kmMiraflores4.1 kmCoñocota4.5 kmPatillani Catahuicucho4.6 kmChacocunca4.8 kmChaupicollana5 kmCondorcuyo5.2 kmCatahuicucho5.4 kmBajo Jurinsaya5.5 kmHuancarani5.9 kmCacallaco6.3 kmIncapara6.6 kmCollana Jurinsaya6.8 kmRosario Huancarani6.9 kmKalahuala7 kmCcajani7 kmSan Luis7 kmAjsaraya7.5 kmUray Jallapisi7.6 kmGast Huerta7.7 kmAlto Jurinsaya7.8 kmChijtani Marcapata8.1 kmSan Antonio8.1 kmCondeña8.3 kmChimpa Jallapisi8.3 kmPatacollana8.6 kmCollana Grande8.9 kmChoquemoroco9.3 kmÑaupapampa9.6 kmLayuyo9.6 kmBuena Vista9.7 kmAlianza Villa Mercedes9.7 kmAlta Gracia10 kmSan Juan de Dios11 kmTurupampa11 kmBajo Collana11 kmCentral Mayupata11 kmHuayrapata11 kmCaravilque11 kmGast San Francisco Cayrahuire11 kmCollana Patipantini11 kmAzángaro12 kmVilquepitiquita12 kmSan Miguel12 kmCantería12 kmEsperanza Santa María12 kmSegundo Chimpa Jilahuata12 kmModelo12 kmPrimer Chimpa Jilahuata13 kmJurinsaya Aniago13 kmCorani13 kmMacaya Piripirini13 kmLlacta Sillota13 kmHuanutuyo13 kmChillihuatira13 kmChosicani13 kmCalapampa13 kmChana Jilahuata13 kmAillo Ccollana13 kmCcaso13 kmOjulhiri14 kmLlaventira14 kmFundo Comunidad14 kmChana14 kmChaupi Sahuacasi15 kmCcarcani15 km
Postal code
21160
Places near Layocota
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Layocota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Layocota.
What is the hottest month in Layocota?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the coldest month in Layocota?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Layocota?
January is the wettest month with about 235 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Layocota?
The postal code of Layocota is 21160.