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Provincia de Santa
Provincia de Santa
Ancash, Peru

Monjas

Monjas is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 2,537 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:36
8.92° S, 78.07° WElevation 2,537 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Monjasweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low18° / 8°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Monjas at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month9°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

178 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 46 km

Weather in Monjas

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Rain · wind 6 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct16°11°16.3 mm
Sun25 Oct16°11°11.7 mm
Mon26 Oct17°10°3.9 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°
Wed28 Oct16°9°13.3 mm
Thu29 Oct15°8°7.3 mm
Fri30 Oct16°9°3 mm
Sat31 Oct17°7°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov16°9°3.4 mm
Mon2 Nov16°9°4.9 mm

When to go to Monjas

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514642598088899385706051
High17°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°18°
Low9°9°9°9°8°7°7°7°8°8°8°8°
Rain (mm)109153178902684622495969
Wet days121314117443591114

What's on in Monjas

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

Monuments and museums in Monjas

All monuments

Nature around Monjas

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 Monjas

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Monjas

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.9Chimbote 35 km ↙1970 · 93 km
6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 93 km
6.4Huarmey 52 km ←1970 · 124 km
6.4Casma 87 km ↙1962 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Monjas

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

Places near Monjas

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Monjas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Monjas.
What is the hottest month in Monjas?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Monjas?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Monjas?
March is the wettest month with about 178 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.