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Ancash, Peru

Raján

Raján is a locality in Ancash, Peru, 3,620 m above sea level. It has a population of about 335 (2017). The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now10°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population335
Local time04:37
10.39° S, 77.22° WElevation 3,620 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes02450, 02455
The year in Rajánweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month46mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Raján at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in August

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

96 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

3 mm of rain

Weather in Raján

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct16°10°2.5 mm
Sat24 Oct17°11°4.1 mm
Sun25 Oct16°10°17.5 mm
Mon26 Oct17°11°2.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°8°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°6°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct15°6°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct16°9°
Sat31 Oct18°9°0.5 mm

When to go to Raján

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score313029465865687267514029
High13°13°13°13°13°13°14°14°14°13°13°13°
Low4°5°5°4°3°3°2°3°4°4°4°4°
Rain (mm)1371752091032453519466696
Wet days11121387444571014

What's on in Raján

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

Nature around Raján

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 Raján

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Raján

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.1Paramonga 67 km ←1966 · 139 km
6.9Paramonga 28 km ←1963 · 99 km
6.1Huarmey 24 km ↖1970 · 132 km
6.0Huarmey 44 km ←1970 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Raján

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

Postal codes

0245002455

Places near Raján

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Raján?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Raján.
What is the hottest month in Raján?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the coldest month in Raján?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Raján?
December is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Raján?
Raján has 2 postal codes: 02450, 02455.