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Huancavelica, Peru

Taracachi

Taracachi is a locality in Huancavelica, Peru, 2,709 m above sea level. It has a population of about 27. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now15°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population27
Local time02:19
14.05° S, 75.07° WElevation 2,709 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code09650
The year in Taracachiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec90October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Taracachi at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in August

Coolest month10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthFebruary

133 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 59 km

Weather in Taracachi

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct21°15°2.1 mm
Mon26 Oct18°13°13.2 mm
Tue27 Oct18°9°4 mm
Wed28 Oct17°6°4 mm
Thu29 Oct17°9°3 mm
Fri30 Oct17°7°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct18°6°
Sun1 Nov18°8°
Mon2 Nov17°12°0.5 mm

When to go to Taracachi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5552527493969910097908066
High17°17°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°18°17°
Low10°11°11°10°8°8°7°8°9°10°10°10°
Rain (mm)1041331293210551014242258
Wet days81010511001247

What's on in Taracachi

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

Monuments and museums in Taracachi

All monuments

Nature around Taracachi

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 Taracachi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Taracachi

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.7San Juan de Marcona 69 km ↖1996 · 123 km
7.1Vista Alegre 20 km ↘1960 · 108 km
6.9Huacachina 45 km ↙2011 · 106 km
6.4Ica 15 km ↘2012 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Taracachi

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

Postal code

09650

Places near Taracachi

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Taracachi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Taracachi.
What is the hottest month in Taracachi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Taracachi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Taracachi?
February is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.
What is the postal code of Taracachi?
The postal code of Taracachi is 09650.