Puno, Peru
Vilquechico
Vilquechico is a locality in Puno, Peru, 3,923 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.
Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:07
15.21° S, 69.69° WElevation 3,923 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal codes21400–21401October: high / low14° / 5°
Rain this month95mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vilquechico at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:06 · 17:4112 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:23Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month14°C
Average high in October
Coolest month2°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
291 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
7 mm of rain
Weather in Vilquechico
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourShowers · wind 9 km/h · humidity 49%
Today26 Oct14°5°5.4 mm
Tue27 Oct16°5°6.1 mm
Wed28 Oct16°4°1.6 mm
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct16°5°
Sat31 Oct15°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov16°6°
Mon2 Nov15°6°0.5 mm
Tue3 Nov14°6°2.7 mm
When to go to Vilquechico
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 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 54 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 44 | 37 | 25 |
| High | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 13° |
| Low | 6° | 6° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 1° | 2° | 3° | 5° | 6° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 291 | 230 | 189 | 95 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 43 | 95 | 115 | 175 |
| Wet days | 21 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
What's on in Vilquechico
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Vilquechico
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vilquechico
Earthquakes around Vilquechico
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195055magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record41within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.2Azángaro 10 km ←2022 · 73 km
7.0Azángaro 23 km ↑2019 · 75 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 143 km
6.3Amarete 52 km →1956 · 127 km
Towns and villages around Vilquechico
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Faracane0.6 kmCoasia1.6 kmCotañe1.9 kmCarpa Iñacuya2.4 kmLlachacata3.4 kmJamachiri4 kmTotorcuyo4 kmSucapuca4.1 kmCacuña4.4 kmMiajachi4.5 kmMollapasa4.6 kmAltos Hilata4.6 kmChejollani4.6 kmSicta Pampa5.2 kmSacacane5.3 kmQuellahuyo5.7 kmNobasabi6.1 kmMuñapata6.1 kmHuilincucho6.3 kmCatahui Chinquillaya6.5 kmChajachi6.6 kmSombreroni6.6 kmQuinta Callacallani6.8 kmSinticuyo6.9 kmViscachani7.1 kmCotapata Lirima7.4 kmHacienda Pacchane7.6 kmSisinahuyo8 kmChijuyo8.1 kmHuancané8.1 kmSuca8.2 kmJonsani Pari8.3 kmChacarapi8.5 kmAlcamarine8.6 kmSantiaguillo8.6 kmCajahuyo8.6 kmHacienda Soracucho8.7 kmSuaquello8.8 kmCotapata9 kmHuinihui9 kmIsancuyo9.2 kmJachacolline9.3 kmChacapata9.3 kmLlachojane9.4 kmAntapata9.8 kmHuarizani9.9 kmJupachaca9.9 kmQuishuarani9.9 kmCalpacuyo10 kmTitili10 kmLopiza10 kmMulluchini10 kmLuriata10 kmHuancanehuyo10 kmChicasco10 kmHuallatiri11 kmTorune11 kmCalhcuyo11 kmTumuco Chacacruz11 kmTiquitiqui11 kmChaca Cruz11 kmHuilacollo11 kmTicani Cariquita11 kmQuechaya12 kmCarcapata12 kmKakachi12 kmCalleparque12 kmHacienda Japucollo12 kmNinakarka12 kmTumanta Jinchuyo12 kmBella Ojechaya12 kmVilaccollo12 kmJaviri12 kmCaparaya12 kmPiata12 kmJarincache12 kmChuquiaguillo12 kmCuyuraya13 kmAlto Challapa13 kmMicancuyo13 km
Postal codes
21400–21401
Places near Vilquechico
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vilquechico?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vilquechico.
What is the hottest month in Vilquechico?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C.
What is the coldest month in Vilquechico?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vilquechico?
January is the wettest month with about 291 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.
What is the postal code of Vilquechico?
Vilquechico has 2 postal codes: 21400–21401.