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Ayacucho, Peru

Marcata

Marcata is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,775 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csc), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time02:51
15.38° S, 73.89° WElevation 3,775 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Marcataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low17° / 5°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Marcata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month5°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

188 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

3 mm of rain

Weather in Marcata

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°9°1.6 mm
Sat24 Oct16°9°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct16°8°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Tue27 Oct15°5°
Wed28 Oct16°4°
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct16°4°
Sat31 Oct16°5°

When to go to Marcata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262123567781838786796742
High13°13°12°14°15°15°15°16°16°17°16°15°
Low5°5°5°4°3°2°2°3°4°5°5°6°
Rain (mm)1681881473773468121559
Wet days1216136210124611

What's on in Marcata

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

Nature around Marcata

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 Marcata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Marcata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 102 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 78 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 98 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 84 km

Towns and villages around Marcata

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

Places near Marcata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Marcata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marcata.
What is the hottest month in Marcata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Marcata?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marcata?
February is the wettest month with about 188 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.