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Ayacucho, Peru

Palco

Palco is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,496 m above sea level. It has a population of about 188 (2017). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now16°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population188
Local time02:36
14.41° S, 74.65° WElevation 2,496 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Palcoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month41mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Palco at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in October

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

150 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Palco

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Partly cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 72%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°14°2 mm
Mon26 Oct21°12°3.2 mm
Tue27 Oct20°7°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct20°7°3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°6°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct20°6°
Sat31 Oct21°8°
Sun1 Nov21°9°
Mon2 Nov21°10°

When to go to Palco

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score495152789294999893827658
High18°18°18°18°18°18°18°19°19°19°19°18°
Low10°11°10°9°7°6°6°7°8°8°9°10°
Rain (mm)1411501333213681421414083
Wet days1518167330136612

What's on in Palco

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

Nature around Palco

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 Palco

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Palco

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 128 km
7.1Vista Alegre 20 km ↘1960 · 70 km
6.9Huacachina 45 km ↙2011 · 142 km
6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 118 km

Towns and villages around Palco

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

Places near Palco

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Palco?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Palco.
What is the hottest month in Palco?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Palco?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Palco?
February is the wettest month with about 150 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.