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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Matihuaca

Matihuaca is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,362 m above sea level. It has a population of about 398. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population398
Local time10:21
10.34° S, 76.16° WElevation 3,362 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10430
The year in Matihuacaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low15° / 5°
Rain this month66mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Matihuaca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

125 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

12 mm of rain

Weather in Matihuaca

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Showers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 44%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°8°2.8 mm
Sun25 Oct22°10°0.8 mm
Mon26 Oct19°10°9.2 mm
Tue27 Oct20°8°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°9°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°9°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct21°10°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct19°9°2 mm
Sun1 Nov19°10°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov19°9°5.4 mm

When to go to Matihuaca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343131475864677066534635
High15°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°15°15°15°15°
Low7°7°7°6°5°3°2°3°5°5°6°7°
Rain (mm)1461371566830161219336699125
Wet days1314141086556101115

What's on in Matihuaca

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

Nature around Matihuaca

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 Matihuaca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Matihuaca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 78 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 62 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 70 km
5.6Tingo María 24 km →1994 · 123 km

Towns and villages around Matihuaca

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

Postal code

10430

Places near Matihuaca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Matihuaca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matihuaca.
What is the hottest month in Matihuaca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Matihuaca?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matihuaca?
December is the wettest month with about 125 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.
What is the postal code of Matihuaca?
The postal code of Matihuaca is 10430.