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Provincia de Otuzco
Provincia de Otuzco
La Libertad, Peru

Sanchique

Sanchique is a locality in La Libertad, Peru, 2,945 m above sea level. It has a population of about 273. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population273
Local time22:18
7.93° S, 78.61° WElevation 2,945 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code13200
The year in Sanchiqueweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low18° / 7°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sanchique at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month8°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthMarch

157 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Sanchique

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

14-day forecast
10°C

Rain · wind 3 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct18°9°3.3 mm
Sun25 Oct17°8°6.4 mm
Mon26 Oct19°7°1 mm
Tue27 Oct18°5°1 mm
Wed28 Oct18°4°2 mm
Thu29 Oct17°4°8.8 mm
Fri30 Oct18°3°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°6°
Sun1 Nov17°6°5.4 mm
Mon2 Nov14°8°8.8 mm

When to go to Sanchique

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score504236558192959690706456
High16°16°16°16°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°17°
Low7°8°8°7°7°6°5°6°6°7°6°7°
Rain (mm)9612815784301681027555063
Wet days111217106222391011

What's on in Sanchique

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

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sanchique

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sanchique

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.4Chimbote 34 km ←1985 · 140 km
6.2Chimbote 50 km ←2025 · 126 km
6.0Ichocán 28 km →2005 · 107 km
5.8Magdalena de Cao 77 km ↙2000 · 147 km

Towns and villages around Sanchique

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

Postal code

13200

Places near Sanchique

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sanchique?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sanchique.
What is the hottest month in Sanchique?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Sanchique?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sanchique?
March is the wettest month with about 157 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sanchique?
The postal code of Sanchique is 13200.