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Provincia de Chucuito
Provincia de Chucuito
Puno, Peru

Taipuma

Taipuma is a locality in Puno, Peru, 4,237 m above sea level. It has a population of about 31. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now1°C
Best timeAug–Oct
Population31
Local time03:12
17.16° S, 69.56° WElevation 4,237 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code21640
The year in Taipumaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low15° / -2°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeAug–Oct

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

Taipuma at a glance

Best time to visitAug–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month15°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthJanuary

191 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Weather in Taipuma

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

14-day forecast
1°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct12°0°1.1 mm
Wed28 Oct11°-1°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct11°-4°
Fri30 Oct13°-3°
Sat31 Oct14°-3°
Sun1 Nov17°-2°
Mon2 Nov16°-1°
Tue3 Nov16°2°4.1 mm
Wed4 Nov16°3°1.2 mm
Thu5 Nov16°3°2.4 mm

When to go to Taipuma

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score222527516361596668696534
High12°12°12°12°12°11°11°12°14°15°15°14°
Low1°0°0°-2°-5°-5°-5°-5°-4°-2°-1°0°
Rain (mm)191170120348661312244686
Wet days1817136212246614

What's on in Taipuma

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

Nature around Taipuma

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 Taipuma

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Taipuma

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Putre 15 km ↘1983 · 124 km
6.8Omate 36 km ↗1991 · 141 km
6.4Belén 39 km →2015 · 140 km
6.3Putre 29 km ↗2011 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Taipuma

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

Postal code

21640

Places near Taipuma

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Taipuma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, August, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taipuma.
What is the hottest month in Taipuma?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Taipuma?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taipuma?
January is the wettest month with about 191 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Taipuma?
The postal code of Taipuma is 21640.