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Provincia de Tayacaja
Provincia de Tayacaja
Huancavelica, Peru

Putacayo

Putacayo is a locality in Huancavelica, Peru, 3,698 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now14°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time12:18
12.39° S, 74.79° WElevation 3,698 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Putacayoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month136mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Putacayo at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in November

Coolest month2°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthMarch

231 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

29 mm of rain

Weather in Putacayo

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 54%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°5°2.5 mm
Fri23 Oct13°6°5 mm
Sat24 Oct14°7°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct15°6°4.6 mm
Mon26 Oct12°4°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct15°3°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct15°6°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°7°2 mm
Fri30 Oct15°7°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct15°6°3.4 mm

When to go to Putacayo

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score171616355354596253433820
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°12°13°13°13°
Low6°6°6°5°4°3°2°3°3°4°5°6°
Rain (mm)264250231984829375176136127224
Wet days1619199541247814

What's on in Putacayo

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

Nature around Putacayo

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 Putacayo

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putacayo

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 91 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 67 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 107 km
6.1Yauyos 30 km ↙1982 · 142 km

Towns and villages around Putacayo

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

Places near Putacayo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putacayo?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putacayo.
What is the hottest month in Putacayo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Putacayo?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putacayo?
March is the wettest month with about 231 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.