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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Pichu

Pichu is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 4,060 m above sea level. It has a population of about 13. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now13°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population13
Local time11:14
14.61° S, 71.90° WElevation 4,060 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code08430
The year in Pichuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low13° / 0°
Rain this month50mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Pichu at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

208 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Weather in Pichu

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°4°10 mm
Sun25 Oct16°2°1.8 mm
Mon26 Oct12°3°16.2 mm
Tue27 Oct14°1°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°0°1 mm
Thu29 Oct17°-1°1 mm
Fri30 Oct15°2°
Sat31 Oct16°1°
Sun1 Nov17°1°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov18°2°

When to go to Pichu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score202223466260646966524126
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°13°13°13°13°
Low3°3°2°1°-2°-3°-3°-3°-1°0°1°2°
Rain (mm)2382081835585512225072139
Wet days20211962200371017

What's on in Pichu

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

Nature around Pichu

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 Pichu

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pichu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Huambo 41 km ←1984 · 137 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 121 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 139 km
6.1Lampa 44 km ←2020 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Pichu

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

Postal code

08430

Places near Pichu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pichu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pichu.
What is the hottest month in Pichu?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the coldest month in Pichu?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pichu?
February is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Pichu?
The postal code of Pichu is 08430.