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Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department
Huánuco Department, Peru

Rancay

Rancay is a locality in Huánuco Department, Peru, 3,131 m above sea level. It has a population of about 243. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now21°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population243
Local time13:33
10.09° S, 76.30° WElevation 3,131 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code10400
The year in Rancayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low17° / 7°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Rancay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in October

Coolest month5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthDecember

113 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

11 mm of rain

Weather in Rancay

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Rain · wind 11 km/h · humidity 43%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct21°8°1.9 mm
Mon26 Oct19°11°12.1 mm
Tue27 Oct19°10°3.7 mm
Wed28 Oct20°10°3.9 mm
Thu29 Oct21°10°2.1 mm
Fri30 Oct22°9°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct18°11°5.1 mm
Sun1 Nov18°11°3.7 mm
Mon2 Nov21°11°4.2 mm
Tue3 Nov19°11°4.6 mm

When to go to Rancay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393433516471757973605038
High16°15°15°16°16°15°15°16°17°17°17°16°
Low8°9°8°8°6°5°4°5°6°7°8°8°
Rain (mm)1301281436329151117265790113
Wet days12131498554591114

What's on in Rancay

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

Nature around Rancay

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 Rancay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rancay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Pozuzo 12 km ↑1970 · 83 km
5.7Huachón 27 km ↓1971 · 93 km
5.7Naranjillo 50 km ↗1979 · 148 km
5.6Oxapampa 28 km ↙1999 · 99 km

Towns and villages around Rancay

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

Postal code

10400

Places near Rancay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rancay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rancay.
What is the hottest month in Rancay?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Rancay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rancay?
December is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.
What is the postal code of Rancay?
The postal code of Rancay is 10400.