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Junin, Peru

Leticia

Leticia is a village in Junin, Peru, 3,040 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,999 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now12°C
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
Population1,999
Local time11:10
11.38° S, 75.75° WElevation 3,040 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code12655
The year in Leticiaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec55October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month96mm
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep

Best: May · Aug–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Leticia at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Aug–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month1°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

177 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

27 mm of rain

Weather in Leticia

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 14 km/h · humidity 55%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct15°5°0.9 mm
Fri23 Oct13°6°0.7 mm
Sat24 Oct13°8°5.8 mm
Sun25 Oct16°7°3.3 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°7.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°3°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°4°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct18°5°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°8°1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°7°2 mm

When to go to Leticia

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363431485954586159555139
High13°13°13°13°12°12°11°12°12°13°13°13°
Low5°6°6°5°4°2°1°2°3°4°5°5°
Rain (mm)18417417784412727346396113154
Wet days889423112238

What's on in Leticia

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

Outdoors around Leticia

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

San CristóbalViewpoints
0.4 km

Nature around Leticia

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 Leticia

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Leticia

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.7Satipo 73 km ↑1982 · 144 km
6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 142 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 90 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 90 km

Towns and villages around Leticia

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

Leticia from above

Postal code

12655

Getting to Leticia

Francisco Carle AirportJAU
54 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
165 km
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHUU
174 km
Cemento AndinoRailway station
3.2 km
La OroyaRailway station
24 km

Places near Leticia

Places with a climate like Leticia

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Leticia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Leticia.
What is the hottest month in Leticia?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Leticia?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Leticia?
March is the wettest month with about 177 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.
What is the postal code of Leticia?
The postal code of Leticia is 12655.