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Provincia de Huancané
Provincia de Huancané
Puno, Peru

Salsipata

Salsipata is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,835 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold subtropical highland (Köppen Cwc), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now9°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time06:44
15.32° S, 69.91° WElevation 3,835 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21305
The year in Salsipataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low16° / 4°
Rain this month80mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Salsipata at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in October

Coolest month0°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

263 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

5 mm of rain

Weather in Salsipata

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 77%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct15°6°8.2 mm
Tue27 Oct17°7°3 mm
Wed28 Oct18°6°0.8 mm
Thu29 Oct18°5°
Fri30 Oct19°4°
Sat31 Oct18°5°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov19°6°
Mon2 Nov18°7°1.5 mm
Tue3 Nov19°8°1.7 mm

When to go to Salsipata

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score293132446264697271544835
High14°14°14°14°14°13°14°15°15°16°16°15°
Low6°6°6°4°2°0°0°1°3°4°5°6°
Rain (mm)263208176791511517378097150
Wet days2121181275446121219

What's on in Salsipata

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

Nature around Salsipata

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 Salsipata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Salsipata

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 61 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 72 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 131 km
6.2Huarichancara 44 km ↗2016 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Salsipata

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

Postal code

21305

Places near Salsipata

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Salsipata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Salsipata.
What is the hottest month in Salsipata?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Salsipata?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Salsipata?
January is the wettest month with about 263 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Salsipata?
The postal code of Salsipata is 21305.