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Arequipa, Peru

Tasacancha

Tasacancha is a locality in Arequipa, Peru, 2,675 m above sea level. The climate is classified as subtropical highland (Köppen Cwb), with a dry winter and a wetter summer.

Now22°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time09:27
15.25° S, 72.93° WElevation 2,675 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code04840
The year in Tasacanchaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87October
October: high / low20° / 7°
Rain this month26mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Tasacancha at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in November

Coolest month5°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

223 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 22 km

Weather in Tasacancha

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Showers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 31%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct22°7°0.8 mm
Sat31 Oct24°10°
Sun1 Nov25°9°
Mon2 Nov25°10°
Tue3 Nov24°12°5.1 mm
Wed4 Nov24°12°1.2 mm
Thu5 Nov24°13°0.9 mm
Fri6 Nov24°14°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov25°14°1.4 mm

When to go to Tasacancha

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5455568096971009996877458
High19°19°19°19°19°18°19°19°20°20°20°20°
Low10°10°10°8°6°5°5°5°6°7°8°10°
Rain (mm)2212231966915682122262986
Wet days1719166210124813

What's on in Tasacancha

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

Monuments and museums in Tasacancha

All monuments

Nature around Tasacancha

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 Tasacancha

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Tasacancha

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

8.4Camaná 107 km ←2001 · 136 km
6.9Camaná 27 km ↑1979 · 130 km
6.8Chalhuanca 49 km ↙2014 · 100 km
6.7Coracora 47 km ↑2026 · 102 km

Towns and villages around Tasacancha

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

Postal code

04840

Places near Tasacancha

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tasacancha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tasacancha.
What is the hottest month in Tasacancha?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Tasacancha?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tasacancha?
February is the wettest month with about 223 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.
What is the postal code of Tasacancha?
The postal code of Tasacancha is 04840.