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Pucusana

Pucusana is a small town in Lima region, Peru, close to the sea. It has a population of about 14,891 (2017). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now22°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population14,891
Local time23:21
12.48° S, 76.80° WElevation 33 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes15866, 15870
The year in Pucusanaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89October
October: high / low17° / 15°
Rain this month3mm
Sea this month17°
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Pucusana at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month22°C

Average high in February

Coolest month15°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthMarch

3 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

2 mm of rain

Warmest sea22°C

February

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Pucusana

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Cloudy · wind 19 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct25°22°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct25°21°1.3 mm
Mon26 Oct24°21°1.6 mm
Tue27 Oct25°21°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct25°21°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct26°21°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct25°22°1 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov25°22°3 mm
Mon2 Nov25°22°3.5 mm

When to go to Pucusana

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score827674919793919090899187
High21°22°22°20°18°17°17°16°16°17°18°20°
Low20°21°21°19°17°16°15°15°15°15°17°18°
Rain (mm)333234454333
Wet days356211000112
Sea21°22°21°20°19°18°18°17°17°17°18°19°

What's on in Pucusana

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

Monuments and museums in Pucusana

All monuments

Outdoors around Pucusana

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
BoquerónViewpoints
0.2 km
Club YucaracuSurf spots
9.9 km
Acenespar GC - CurayacuCamp sites
9.9 km
El Mirador de San BartoloViewpoints
11 km
Club de Golf Cruz de HuesoGolf courses
12 km
High Performance Surf CenterSurf spots
15 km

Nature around Pucusana

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 Pucusana

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Pucusana

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.0San Vicente de Cañete 42 km ↙2007 · 103 km
7.6Callao 76 km ←1974 · 111 km
7.2Callao 87 km ↙1974 · 107 km
6.7San Vicente de Cañete 53 km ↙2006 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Pucusana

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

Pucusana from above

Postal codes

1586615870

Getting to Pucusana

Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
62 km
Francisco Carle AirportJAU
164 km

Places near Pucusana

Places with a climate like Pucusana

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pucusana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pucusana.
What is the hottest month in Pucusana?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Pucusana?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pucusana?
March is the wettest month with about 3 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pucusana?
The sea is warmest in February at about 22°C and coolest in September at about 17°C.
What is the postal code of Pucusana?
Pucusana has 2 postal codes: 15866, 15870.