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Provincia de Canta
Provincia de Canta
Lima region, Peru

Shimay

Shimay is a locality in Lima region, Peru, 3,106 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now12°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:40
11.50° S, 76.77° WElevation 3,106 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code15355
The year in Shimayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low14° / 7°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Shimay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in August

Coolest month7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

163 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

8 mm of rain

Weather in Shimay

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Rain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct13°9°9.8 mm
Fri23 Oct11°10°24.5 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°13.6 mm
Sun25 Oct13°9°26.9 mm
Mon26 Oct13°8°8 mm
Tue27 Oct14°5°6.9 mm
Wed28 Oct11°5°5.4 mm
Thu29 Oct12°4°7.9 mm
Fri30 Oct13°7°6.9 mm
Sat31 Oct14°6°3.4 mm

When to go to Shimay

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score474443597574767877675949
High14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°14°
Low7°8°8°7°7°6°6°7°7°7°7°7°
Rain (mm)1011351637921981832405175
Wet days567412111235

What's on in Shimay

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

Nature around Shimay

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 Shimay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shimay

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Callao 76 km ←1974 · 141 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 31 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 100 km
5.9Chilca 21 km ↓2021 · 134 km

Towns and villages around Shimay

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

Postal code

15355

Places near Shimay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimay.
What is the hottest month in Shimay?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimay?
March is the wettest month with about 163 mm of precipitation on 7 wet days.
What is the postal code of Shimay?
The postal code of Shimay is 15355.