San Martín Department, Peru
Picota
Picota is a small town in San Martín Department, Peru. It has a population of about 8,376 (2017). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now28°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population8,376
Local time12:05
6.92° S, 76.33° WElevation 223 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes22430–22431October: high / low30° / 22°
Rain this month135mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Picota at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:41 · 17:5912 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:07Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in October
Coolest month21°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthMarch
165 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
73 mm of rain
Weather in Picota
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 12 km/h · humidity 87%
Today22 Oct32°24°8.3 mm
Fri23 Oct30°24°1.7 mm
Sat24 Oct35°23°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct37°25°1 mm
Mon26 Oct35°25°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct33°26°3.9 mm
Wed28 Oct32°24°5.3 mm
Thu29 Oct30°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°24°12.2 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°2 mm
When to go to Picota
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 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 38 | 48 | 61 | 65 | 65 | 51 | 39 | 36 | 36 |
| High | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 101 | 136 | 165 | 170 | 113 | 98 | 73 | 88 | 114 | 135 | 130 | 103 |
| Wet days | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
What's on in Picota
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Picota
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Picota
Earthquakes around Picota
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195060magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record13within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.5Yurimaguas 39 km ↖2005 · 138 km
7.1Rioja 12 km ↗1991 · 134 km
6.6Rioja 8 km ↖1990 · 141 km
6.5Rioja 5 km ↗1991 · 132 km
Towns and villages around Picota
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Picota from above
Around Picota5 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal codes
22430–22431
Getting to Picota
Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes AirportTPP
46 kmMoises Benzaquen Rengifo AirportYMS
117 kmChachapoyas AirportCHH
186 kmPlaces near Picota
Places with a climate like Picota
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Picota?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Picota.
What is the hottest month in Picota?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Picota?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Picota?
March is the wettest month with about 165 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Picota?
Picota has 2 postal codes: 22430–22431.