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Otuzco
La Libertad, Peru

Otuzco

Otuzco is a town in La Libertad, Peru, 3,006 m above sea level. It has a population of about 25,134 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population25,134
Local time07:21
7.90° S, 78.58° WElevation 3,006 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes13200–13201
The year in Otuzcoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Otuzco at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

162 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

9 mm of rain

Weather in Otuzco

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Partly cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°8°7.2 mm
Sun25 Oct17°9°9.1 mm
Mon26 Oct19°9°3.5 mm
Tue27 Oct19°5°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct18°5°10.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°7°14.7 mm
Fri30 Oct17°7°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°4°3 mm
Sun1 Nov17°4°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov17°7°2 mm

When to go to Otuzco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544842608495969691726761
High17°17°17°17°18°18°18°19°19°18°18°18°
Low8°8°8°8°7°6°6°6°7°7°6°7°
Rain (mm)10012916291331991230625669
Wet days111217106222391011

What's on in Otuzco

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

Outdoors around Otuzco

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Cerro ChologdayViewpoints
2.3 km
SanneMountain huts
8.8 km

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Otuzco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Otuzco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 144 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 130 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 102 km
5.7Pomabamba 28 km ←2010 · 138 km

Towns and villages around Otuzco

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

Otuzco from above

Postal codes

13200–13201

Getting to Otuzco

Capitán FAP Carlos Martínez de Pinillos International AirportTRU
61 km
Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AirportCJA
85 km
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportCHM
139 km

Places near Otuzco

Places with a climate like Otuzco

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Otuzco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Otuzco.
What is the hottest month in Otuzco?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Otuzco?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Otuzco?
March is the wettest month with about 162 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Otuzco?
Otuzco has 2 postal codes: 13200–13201.