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Ayacucho, Peru

Viracochan

Viracochan is a locality in Ayacucho, Peru, 2,682 m above sea level. It has a population of about 377 (2017). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population377
Local time08:04
12.59° S, 74.33° WElevation 2,682 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
The year in Viracochanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low18° / 10°
Rain this month104mm
Best timeJul–Sep

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

Viracochan at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month18°C

Average high in November

Coolest month8°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthFebruary

176 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

19 mm of rain

Weather in Viracochan

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

14-day forecast
14°C

Cloudy · wind 2 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct21°10°1.6 mm
Sun25 Oct20°11°4.2 mm
Mon26 Oct16°11°5.9 mm
Tue27 Oct17°9°4.9 mm
Wed28 Oct18°10°4 mm
Thu29 Oct18°11°10.4 mm
Fri30 Oct18°12°8.8 mm
Sat31 Oct16°13°9.3 mm
Sun1 Nov17°13°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov18°12°3.5 mm

When to go to Viracochan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score494848658180868982696350
High17°17°17°17°17°16°16°17°17°18°18°18°
Low11°11°11°11°10°9°8°9°9°10°11°11°
Rain (mm)175176167735219344559104104164
Wet days19222194411491017

What's on in Viracochan

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

Nature around Viracochan

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 Viracochan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Viracochan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mariposa 39 km ↘1976 · 108 km
6.6Palianñuñas 22 km ↗1969 · 116 km
6.3Mariposa 3 km ↘1958 · 137 km
6.1Chuschi 38 km ↓2010 · 148 km

Towns and villages around Viracochan

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

Places near Viracochan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Viracochan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Viracochan.
What is the hottest month in Viracochan?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Viracochan?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Viracochan?
February is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.