Puno, Peru
Oruro
Oruro is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,537 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now1°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:31
14.37° S, 69.93° WElevation 4,537 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21215October: high / low11° / 0°
Rain this month110mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Oruro at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:08 · 17:4012 h 32 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 17:21Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month11°C
Average high in November
Coolest month-3°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJanuary
254 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
23 mm of rain
Weather in Oruro
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
1°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 99%
Today25 Oct12°1°3 mm
Mon26 Oct11°-1°13.9 mm
Tue27 Oct11°2°7.6 mm
Wed28 Oct11°1°7.3 mm
Thu29 Oct10°2°4.8 mm
Fri30 Oct11°1°2.4 mm
Sat31 Oct10°3°5.9 mm
Sun1 Nov10°4°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov8°3°6.8 mm
Tue3 Nov12°2°1.5 mm
When to go to Oruro
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 7 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 11 |
| High | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 2° | 1° | -1° | -2° | -3° | -3° | -1° | 0° | 1° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 254 | 204 | 171 | 98 | 45 | 29 | 23 | 38 | 63 | 110 | 132 | 191 |
| Wet days | 24 | 23 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 23 |
What's on in Oruro
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Oruro
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Oruro
Earthquakes around Oruro
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195046magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record36within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.7Sandia 51 km ↑1963 · 79 km
7.5Puerto Maldonado 96 km ↓1958 · 120 km
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 71 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 45 km
Towns and villages around Oruro
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Huacacancha0.8 kmChimpa Pata0.8 kmYuracmayo0.9 kmAnjo Uta1 kmSillacunca1.7 kmChilliutera1.8 kmJollpajuchu1.9 kmOruro Central2.1 kmUrapata2.3 kmHuatapampa2.5 kmCebadacancha2.6 kmCuru Pata2.9 kmHuaraccopampa3.1 kmSamincurani3.1 kmCuru Pata3.3 kmJollpatera3.4 kmTojlla Pampa3.6 kmChijuruni3.6 kmChijulani Munay Pata3.8 kmLaipiña3.8 kmPata Laime3.8 kmUnanojane3.9 kmIncacancha4 kmJena Pampa4.1 kmPuquine4.1 kmChetja Jala4.8 kmVilla Viluyo4.9 kmAlcamarine5.2 kmJehuita5.2 kmHuata Pampa5.4 kmOjo Huayjo5.4 kmJullmani5.4 kmTerakecha5.6 kmTorojala5.7 kmHorno Pampa5.8 kmRosas Pata5.8 kmChanatuyo6.4 kmChocña Jota6.4 kmViluyo6.6 kmChascajota6.6 kmPata Ichujollo6.8 kmChimpa Pampa7 kmCusqui7.3 kmLarcca Cunca7.4 kmVilla Hermosa7.5 kmJecha Quinray7.6 kmMunay Pata7.6 kmChocñaccota7.7 kmLarja Juchu7.7 kmMolenta7.7 kmJecha Juchu8 kmPajochenja8.1 kmMisqui Mojo8.1 kmPichinsani8.3 kmSeñor de Huanca8.5 kmUrinsaya8.6 kmSoltera8.6 kmAntaparara8.7 kmUrinsaya8.7 kmSoratira8.7 kmJatun Anta Parara8.9 kmChullonquiane9 kmSucuaya9.3 kmHuajya9.6 kmTicyacorral9.6 kmJancohuire9.6 kmOccopampa9.8 kmPucacancha10 kmLechemaco10 kmVizyane Cancha10 kmJechajuchu10 kmPucucunca10 kmLos Ángeles11 kmJotachaca11 kmHuila Jarja11 kmSan Juan11 kmCerro Jaico11 kmHuayatani11 kmParquiotana12 kmJollpa Juchu12 km
Postal code
21215
Places near Oruro
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Oruro?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Oruro.
What is the hottest month in Oruro?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Oruro?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Oruro?
January is the wettest month with about 254 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Oruro?
The postal code of Oruro is 21215.