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Ayacucho, Peru

Paraca

Paraca is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 3,326 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time06:45
15.07° S, 73.92° WElevation 3,326 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Paracaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low19° / 5°
Rain this month23mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Paraca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in October

Coolest month7°C

Average low in March

Wettest monthFebruary

196 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Weather in Paraca

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Showers · wind 0 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct14°8°13.1 mm
Sun25 Oct15°9°13.4 mm
Mon26 Oct13°7°3 mm
Tue27 Oct15°5°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°4°5.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°5°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°5°
Sat31 Oct17°4°
Sun1 Nov16°5°
Mon2 Nov17°4°

When to go to Paraca

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score413739708890949796867754
High16°16°16°16°17°17°17°18°18°19°18°17°
Low7°7°7°6°3°2°2°3°4°5°6°7°
Rain (mm)1831961564110551014232678
Wet days1216136210124611

What's on in Paraca

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

Nature around Paraca

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 Paraca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Paraca

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 136 km
7.2Tambo Viejo 46 km ↘2024 · 102 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 37 km ↓2018 · 115 km
7.1Tambo Viejo 45 km ↓2013 · 107 km

Towns and villages around Paraca

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

Places near Paraca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Paraca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Paraca.
What is the hottest month in Paraca?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Paraca?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Paraca?
February is the wettest month with about 196 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.