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Provincia de Caylloma · Peru
The best months to visit are March–January.
February is the hottest month, with highs around 26°C (79°F).
June is the coldest month, with lows around 10°C (50°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 1 days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 79% of places in Peru.
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- Feels like
- 21°
- Humidity
- 49%
- Wind
- 11 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 32 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1012 hPa
- UV index
- 10
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:20 / 17:48
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit El Pedregal
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Average low | 14° | 14° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 13° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rain days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.8 | 9 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 13 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 11.4 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.6 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.9 | 13.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 68 | 70 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 52 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 60 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 97 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
El Pedregal: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: estimate from travel-guide readership and climate. Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
El Pedregal: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 60 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Peruvian Sol
PEN · S/.
- Languages
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Meal, casual restaurantPEN 45.00≈ $13.00
- CappuccinoPEN 11.00≈ $3.10
- Beer (0.5 l)PEN 16.00≈ $4.60
- Bottled water (1.5 l)PEN 5.10≈ $1.40
- Taxi, 5 kmPEN 32.00≈ $8.90
- Public transport ticketPEN 5.90≈ $1.70
- Mid-range hotel, per nightPEN 380≈ $105
Estimated from Peru’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 54% of US levels.
- Nov 1All Saints Day
- Dec 8Immaculate Conception
- Dec 9Battle of Ayacucho
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
85 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7.1 (1988).
USGS
How to get to El Pedregal
Nearest airports
- AQPRodríguez Ballón International AirportArequipa66 km
- ILQGeneral Jorge Fernandez Maldon AirportIlo173 km
- JULInca Manco Capac International AirportJuliaca239 km
- TCQCoronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International AirportTacna277 km
- ARIChacalluta International AirportArica296 km
- CUZAlejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCusco316 km
Distances
- Lima709 km 12 h 17 · 1 h 34
- Callao717 km 12 h 25 · 1 h 34
- Arequipa70 km 1 h 13
- Trujillo1,180 km 20 h 27 · 2 h 10
- Piura1,548 km 26 h 50 · 2 h 38
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Hotels in El Pedregal
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit El Pedregal?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit El Pedregal is March–January.
What is the weather like in El Pedregal in October?
In October, El Pedregal averages a high of 26°C (79°F) and a low of 12°C (54°F), with 0 mm of rain on about 0 days.
What is the rainiest month in El Pedregal?
January, with rain on about 1 days.
What is the nearest airport to El Pedregal?
Rodríguez Ballón International Airport (AQP), about 66 km away.
What power plugs are used in Peru?
Plug types A, B, C, 220 V.
What currency is used in Peru?
Peruvian Sol (PEN).
What is the emergency number in Peru?
105.
Is Peru safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
When is El Pedregal most crowded?
The busiest months are March–January.
When is El Pedregal least crowded?
The quietest months are February.
What time zone is El Pedregal in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of El Pedregal?
About 20,063.