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Piura, Peru

Matara

Matara is a locality in Piura, Peru, 2,615 m above sea level. It has a population of about 354. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population354
Local time01:26
5.18° S, 79.50° WElevation 2,615 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code20440
The year in Mataraweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month101mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Matara at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

241 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

17 mm of rain

Weather in Matara

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°11°11.6 mm
Sun25 Oct19°10°16.8 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°5.5 mm
Tue27 Oct17°10°22.9 mm
Wed28 Oct15°11°25.6 mm
Thu29 Oct13°10°16.1 mm
Fri30 Oct14°10°16.1 mm
Sat31 Oct16°10°13.2 mm
Sun1 Nov14°11°28.3 mm

When to go to Matara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score534342577381879186716456
High17°17°17°17°17°18°18°19°19°18°17°17°
Low9°9°9°9°9°8°7°8°8°8°8°9°
Rain (mm)1382413051837127171741101114133
Wet days11151411876448811

What's on in Matara

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Matara

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matara

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 127 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 144 km
5.9Catamayo 7 km ↙1983 · 130 km
5.8Sullana 11 km ↗2022 · 127 km

Towns and villages around Matara

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

Postal code

20440

Places near Matara

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matara.
What is the hottest month in Matara?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Matara?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matara?
February is the wettest month with about 241 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matara?
The postal code of Matara is 20440.