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Cuzco Department, Peru

Písac

Písac is a small town in Cuzco Department, Peru, 2,970 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,796 (2020). The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population9,796
Local time00:22
13.42° S, 71.85° WElevation 2,970 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes08100, 08106 …
The year in Písacweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec59October
October: high / low17° / 8°
Rain this month61mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Písac at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month6°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

160 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

9 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Písac

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Partly cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 96%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct18°7°3.5 mm
Sun25 Oct20°7°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°7°5.7 mm
Tue27 Oct17°8°3 mm
Wed28 Oct17°8°3 mm
Thu29 Oct18°7°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct15°9°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct17°11°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°2.5 mm

When to go to Písac

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404242517272788474594743
High16°16°16°16°16°15°15°16°16°17°17°16°
Low9°9°9°8°7°6°6°6°7°8°9°9°
Rain (mm)195160139491291213246187136
Wet days2223211265326111623

What's on in Písac

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

Monuments and museums in Písac

All monuments

More museums: Museo Viviente del Ande · Museo de Pisac

Outdoors around Písac

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

Things to do
Royal Inka Pisac (Tent Camping)Camp sites
0.6 km
Mirador Inti HuatanaViewpoints
1.6 km
Kausay Punku Informal CampsiteCamp sites
2.4 km
Ccaccato Thermal BathsHot springs & thermal baths
5.7 km
Acuario Arrecife - CuscoAquariums
7.8 km
PachatusanViewpoints · 4,810 m
12 km

Nature around Písac

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 Písac

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Písac

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 51 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 137 km
5.8Tambobamba 20 km ↖2013 · 61 km
5.8Chuquibambilla 18 km ↓2001 · 130 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 2 km

Fossils in Peru
Permian · 1

Formations around the town

Towns and villages around Písac

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

Písac from above

Postal codes

081000810608110

Getting to Písac

Alejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCUZ
16 km
WanchaqRailway station
18 km
San PedroRailway station
19 km
PoroyRailway station
23 km

Places near Písac

Places with a climate like Písac

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Písac?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Písac.
What is the hottest month in Písac?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Písac?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Písac?
February is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Písac?
Písac has 3 postal codes: 08100, 08106, 08110.