Aco
Provincia de Concepción · Peru
Aco lies in Junin, Peru. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is November, with average highs of 19°C (66°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
November is the hottest month, with highs around 19°C (66°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is February, with rain on about 21 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 22% of places in Peru.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 0 km/h W
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- Pressure
- 1021 hPa
- UV index
- 11 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:28 / 18:00
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Aco
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 18° |
| Average low | 6° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 2° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 4° | 5° | 5° | 5° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 122 | 130 | 122 | 49 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 31 | 61 | 67 | 100 |
| Rain days | 20 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.8 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.6 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 74 | 73 | 76 | 68 | 63 | 56 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 69 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Go score | 44 | 44 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 49 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Aco, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Aco: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what 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 — 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
12 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6 (1975).
How to get to Aco
Nearest airports
- JAUFrancisco Carle AirportJauja22 km
- AYPAir Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAyacucho184 km
- LIMJorge Chávez International AirportLima190 km
- HUUAlferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHuánuco248 km
- ANSAndahuaylas AirportAndahuaylas293 km
- NZCMaria Reiche Neuman AirportNazca325 km
Distances
- Lima181 km 3 h 08
- Callao192 km 3 h 20
- Arequipa644 km 11 h 10 · 1 h 29
- Trujillo586 km 10 h 09 · 1 h 24
- Piura951 km 16 h 29 · 1 h 52
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Hotels in Aco
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Aco
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Aco?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Aco is June–August.
What is the weather like in Aco in October?
In October, Aco averages a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 5°C (40°F), with 61 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Aco?
February, with rain on about 21 days.
What is the nearest airport to Aco?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), about 190 km away.
What power plugs are used in Peru?
Plug types A, B, C, at 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 travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country.
What time zone is Aco in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Aco?
About 1,209.