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Provincia de Huaral
Provincia de Huaral
Lima region, Peru

Matarcan

Matarcan is a locality in Lima region, Peru, 2,184 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now17°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time22:51
11.24° S, 76.91° WElevation 2,184 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code15245
The year in Matarcanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec88October
October: high / low19° / 12°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Matarcan at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in September

Coolest month12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

145 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 65 km

Weather in Matarcan

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Rain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 93%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct21°17°5.5 mm
Sat24 Oct21°16°9.1 mm
Sun25 Oct21°16°4.3 mm
Mon26 Oct20°15°1.5 mm
Tue27 Oct18°15°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°14°3 mm
Thu29 Oct20°13°1 mm
Fri30 Oct21°14°1 mm
Sat31 Oct22°15°
Sun1 Nov21°14°1 mm

When to go to Matarcan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score747065829698999999888375
High19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°19°
Low12°13°13°12°12°11°11°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)93124145641245816263765
Wet days357321101224

What's on in Matarcan

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

Monuments and museums in Matarcan

All monuments

Nature around Matarcan

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 Matarcan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matarcan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Callao 76 km ←1974 · 149 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 144 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 62 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Matarcan

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

Postal code

15245

Places near Matarcan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matarcan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matarcan.
What is the hottest month in Matarcan?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Matarcan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matarcan?
March is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matarcan?
The postal code of Matarcan is 15245.