Piura, Peru
Tapul
Tapul is a locality in Piura, Peru, 2,973 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now7°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time05:15
4.86° S, 79.87° WElevation 2,973 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code20550October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tapul at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1212 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 16:10Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month15°C
Average high in August
Coolest month5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthFebruary
291 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
12 mm of rain
Monuments nearby1+
within 30 km
Weather in Tapul
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
7°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 90%
Today23 Oct13°7°9.7 mm
Sat24 Oct14°6°8.3 mm
Sun25 Oct15°6°9.2 mm
Mon26 Oct15°6°4.9 mm
Tue27 Oct12°7°19.7 mm
Wed28 Oct11°7°15.7 mm
Thu29 Oct11°7°10.7 mm
Fri30 Oct12°7°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct15°7°8.3 mm
When to go to Tapul
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 45 | 56 | 62 | 71 | 65 | 44 | 39 | 33 |
| High | 12° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° |
| Low | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 154 | 291 | 399 | 256 | 98 | 36 | 12 | 14 | 36 | 55 | 60 | 115 |
| Wet days | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
What's on in Tapul
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Tapul
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Tapul
Earthquakes around Tapul
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195070magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record15within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Papayal 9 km ↗1970 · 126 km
6.3Sechura 17 km ←2014 · 145 km
6.2Sullana 8 km →2021 · 83 km
5.9Catamayo 18 km ↗2007 · 128 km
Towns and villages around Tapul
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
San Isidro de Matalacas2 kmChachacomo2.1 kmVictoria2.4 kmAlisos de Arrendamientos2.6 kmMójico2.8 kmNuevo Progreso3 kmSan Disos3.2 kmSan Pedro3.7 kmArrendamientos3.7 kmHuacas Alto3.9 kmSan Juan de Matalacas3.9 kmSan Antonio de Matalacas4.6 kmHuarlloar4.7 kmRaccho5 kmRincon San Pedro5.1 kmRapela5.5 kmCachiris5.6 kmLiplipe5.9 kmSalvia6.2 kmAlto Rinconada6.5 kmSan Valeriano6.6 kmNuevo Amanecer6.7 kmAlisos de Ramos6.8 kmSacatil6.9 kmLa Quebrada7 kmJocope7.1 kmHuasancho7.2 kmAlto Lagunas7.3 kmRinconada Lanche7.6 kmChuccho7.6 kmEl Naranjo7.8 kmRamos7.8 kmLa Peñita8 kmMinas8 kmArenales8.1 kmLas Huacas8.2 kmSan Diego8.2 kmChalle Grande8.3 kmSilincho8.5 kmPoclus8.5 kmLa Cueva8.7 kmYerba Buena8.7 kmRamadas8.8 kmLiza8.9 kmSan Juan de Lagunas9 kmFuji9.2 kmChapipampa9.2 kmCoimas9.7 kmAlto Parihuanas9.8 kmChalle Chico9.8 kmPalo Quemado10 kmParihuanas10 kmEl Guayabal10 kmSan José de Matalacas10 kmPutacas10 kmNuevo Porvenir10 kmCondoluquiana10 kmLa Punta10 kmSauce Alto11 kmCordillera11 kmEl Lúcumo11 kmPechuquís11 kmMargarita11 kmLlano Grande11 kmRancrayoc11 kmComunidad Montegrande11 kmComún11 kmSan Miguel11 kmHiguerón12 kmHuamingas12 kmLa Cruz12 kmPuntagas12 kmTondopa12 kmTornos12 kmPampa Larga12 kmYipiay12 kmPalo Blanco12 kmMatalacas12 kmNaranjo12 kmSanta María12 km
Postal code
20550
Places near Tapul
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tapul?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tapul.
What is the hottest month in Tapul?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the coldest month in Tapul?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tapul?
February is the wettest month with about 291 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tapul?
The postal code of Tapul is 20550.