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La Libertad, Peru

Machaitambo

Machaitambo is a locality in La Libertad, Peru, 3,096 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time10:33
8.14° S, 78.51° WElevation 3,096 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes13180, 13195
The year in Machaitamboweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low16° / 7°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Machaitambo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

157 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Machaitambo

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Showers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct18°13°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct18°13°1.5 mm
Mon26 Oct18°12°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°11°2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°10°
Thu29 Oct16°10°
Fri30 Oct18°11°
Sat31 Oct18°11°
Sun1 Nov17°10°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov17°11°

When to go to Machaitambo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474232527384858780635953
High15°15°15°15°15°16°16°16°16°16°16°16°
Low8°8°8°8°7°7°6°6°7°7°7°7°
Rain (mm)10313815791331891228575572
Wet days91014951113789

What's on in Machaitambo

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

Nature around Machaitambo

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 Machaitambo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Machaitambo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 130 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 120 km
6.2Chimbote 60 km ↙1970 · 144 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 110 km

Towns and villages around Machaitambo

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

Postal codes

1318013195

Places near Machaitambo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Machaitambo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machaitambo.
What is the hottest month in Machaitambo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Machaitambo?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machaitambo?
March is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Machaitambo?
Machaitambo has 2 postal codes: 13180, 13195.