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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Mapay

Mapay is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 4,096 m above sea level. It has a population of about 61. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population61
Local time17:48
13.97° S, 71.98° WElevation 4,096 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code08450
The year in Mapayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month78mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Mapay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

222 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Mapay

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°6°3.2 mm
Sun25 Oct15°4°2 mm
Mon26 Oct13°3°8.1 mm
Tue27 Oct14°2°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°2°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°3°1 mm
Fri30 Oct16°3°2 mm
Sat31 Oct16°4°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov17°5°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov17°3°2.9 mm

When to go to Mapay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score182021466660677369503422
High13°13°13°13°12°12°12°13°14°14°14°13°
Low4°4°3°3°1°-1°-1°0°2°3°3°3°
Rain (mm)272222198621068132878110181
Wet days19211862310271218

What's on in Mapay

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

Nature around Mapay

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 Mapay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Mapay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 98 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 142 km
5.9Ayaviri 37 km ↖2010 · 149 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 97 km

Towns and villages around Mapay

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

Postal code

08450

Places near Mapay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mapay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mapay.
What is the hottest month in Mapay?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Mapay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mapay?
February is the wettest month with about 222 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Mapay?
The postal code of Mapay is 08450.