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Puno, Peru

Macusani

Macusani is a small town in Puno, Peru, 4,360 m above sea level. It has a population of about 11,707 (2020). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population11,707
Local time09:30
14.08° S, 70.43° WElevation 4,360 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21250–21251
The year in Macusaniweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11October
October: high / low10° / -1°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Macusani at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month10°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthDecember

225 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

25 mm of rain

Weather in Macusani

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct12°2°1.2 mm
Fri23 Oct11°1°0.5 mm
Sat24 Oct13°2°0.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°1°2.4 mm
Mon26 Oct10°1°4.5 mm
Tue27 Oct12°-3°1 mm
Wed28 Oct9°1°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct11°4°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct11°4°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct12°5°3 mm

When to go to Macusani

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5561639485047321175
High9°9°9°9°9°8°8°8°9°10°10°9°
Low1°1°1°0°-2°-3°-4°-3°-2°-1°0°1°
Rain (mm)2852512291265236254671139162225
Wet days2423201274447151524

What's on in Macusani

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

Nature around Macusani

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 Macusani

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Macusani

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 113 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 134 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 93 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 76 km

Towns and villages around Macusani

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

Macusani from above

Postal codes

21250–21251

Getting to Macusani

Inca Manco Capac International AirportJUL
157 km
Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZ
174 km
Padre Aldamiz International AirportPEM
209 km

Places near Macusani

Places with a climate like Macusani

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Macusani?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Macusani.
What is the hottest month in Macusani?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the coldest month in Macusani?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Macusani?
December is the wettest month with about 225 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Macusani?
Macusani has 2 postal codes: 21250–21251.