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Punchana

Punchana is a town in Loreto, Peru. It has a population of about 69,401 (2017). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .

Now26°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population69,401
Local time04:31
3.72° S, 73.23° WElevation 85 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes16000, 16003–16004
The year in Punchanaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec36October
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month255mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Punchana at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month30°C

Average high in January

Coolest month23°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

305 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

185 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 4.2 km

Weather in Punchana

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

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct28°25°12.7 mm
Fri30 Oct31°24°0.9 mm
Sat31 Oct31°25°9 mm
Sun1 Nov31°25°10.2 mm
Mon2 Nov31°25°2.4 mm
Tue3 Nov30°25°7.5 mm
Wed4 Nov32°25°1.9 mm
Thu5 Nov33°25°
Fri6 Nov33°26°2.9 mm
Sat7 Nov34°25°3.2 mm

When to go to Punchana

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score343332354148504741363536
High30°30°30°29°29°28°28°29°29°30°29°30°
Low24°24°24°24°23°23°22°23°23°24°24°24°
Rain (mm)285278305331320256185194247255284328
Wet days211923212017161414191921

What's on in Punchana

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

Monuments and museums in Punchana

All monuments

Outdoors around Punchana

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

View on Belen, swamp and riverViewpoints
1.1 km
Mirado Comunidad IndeoendenciaViewpoints
7.3 km

Nature around Punchana

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 Punchana

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Punchana

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Punchana

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

Punchana from above

Postal codes

1600016003–16004

Getting to Punchana

Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International AirportIQT
11 km
Puerto MasusaFerry port
0.6 km
Puerto HenryFerry port
1 km

Places near Punchana

Places with a climate like Punchana

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Punchana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Punchana.
What is the hottest month in Punchana?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Punchana?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Punchana?
March is the wettest month with about 305 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Punchana?
Punchana has 3 postal codes: 16000, 16003–16004.