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Junin, Peru

Sicaya

Sicaya is a small town in Junin, Peru, 3,793 m above sea level. It has a population of about 6,842. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6,842
Local time19:05
12.02° S, 75.28° WElevation 3,793 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes12100, 12500–12501
The year in Sicayaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low16° / 6°
Rain this month97mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Sicaya at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month16°C

Average high in November

Coolest month4°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthMarch

156 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

12 mm of rain

Monuments nearby10+

within 13 km

Weather in Sicaya

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Rain · wind 2 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct19°10°3.9 mm
Sat24 Oct19°9°4.6 mm
Sun25 Oct21°10°9 mm
Mon26 Oct18°10°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct21°6°
Wed28 Oct21°8°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct21°4°
Fri30 Oct20°9°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct20°7°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov21°8°1.5 mm

When to go to Sicaya

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score403837587375818275666147
High15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°15°16°16°16°
Low7°7°7°7°5°4°3°4°5°6°6°7°
Rain (mm)1711701566825121523549798151
Wet days1315187431136611

What's on in Sicaya

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

Monuments and museums in Sicaya

All monuments

Outdoors around Sicaya

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Mirador ShapishViewpoints
0.9 km
Recreo Campestre Luisa MariaCamp sites
1.4 km
Cerrito de la LibertadViewpoints
1.7 km
Los Mates BuriladosTheme parks
3.8 km
Camping WasillayCamp sites
13 km

Nature around Sicaya

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 Sicaya

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sicaya

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 97 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 26 km
6.3Arahuay 16 km →1993 · 142 km
6.3Chilca 49 km ↗1974 · 121 km

Towns and villages around Sicaya

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

Sicaya from above

Postal codes

1210012500–12501

Getting to Sicaya

Francisco Carle AirportJAU
33 km
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAYP
172 km
Jorge Chávez International AirportLIM
200 km
HuancayoRailway station
10 km
Nueva Estacion por HuancavelicaRailway station
11 km
ConcepciónRailway station
12 km

Places near Sicaya

Places with a climate like Sicaya

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sicaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sicaya.
What is the hottest month in Sicaya?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Sicaya?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sicaya?
March is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Sicaya?
Sicaya has 3 postal codes: 12100, 12500–12501.