Acopalca
Provincia de Huancayo · Peru
Acopalca lies in Junin, Peru. By our climate data, the best time to visit is June–August. The warmest month is August, with average highs of 17°C (63°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
August is the hottest month, with highs around 17°C (63°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is February, with rain on about 24 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 7°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 1 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 9 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 91%
- Pressure
- 1024 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:30 / 17:57
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Acopalca
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 | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° |
| Average low | 4° | 4° | 4° | 3° | 2° | 0° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 4° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 133 | 152 | 134 | 63 | 28 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 54 | 81 | 90 | 121 |
| Rain days | 22 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 19 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 6.9 | 8 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| 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 (%) | 78 | 74 | 78 | 70 | 65 | 58 | 55 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 72 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Go score | 37 | 37 | 37 | 49 | 63 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 40 |
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 Acopalca, 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 | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | 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.
Acopalca: 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
16 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.6 (1976).
How to get to Acopalca
Nearest airports
- JAUFrancisco Carle AirportJauja46 km
- AYPAir Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAyacucho162 km
- LIMJorge Chávez International AirportLima219 km
- HUUAlferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHuánuco264 km
- NZCMaria Reiche Neuman AirportNazca319 km
- CUZAlejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCusco384 km
Distances
- Lima210 km 3 h 38
- Callao221 km 3 h 50
- Arequipa623 km 10 h 48 · 1 h 27
- Trujillo608 km 10 h 33 · 1 h 26
- Piura972 km 16 h 51 · 1 h 54
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Hotels in Acopalca
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Acopalca
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Acopalca?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Acopalca is June–August.
What is the weather like in Acopalca in October?
In October, Acopalca averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 81 mm of rain on about 13 days.
What is the rainiest month in Acopalca?
February, with rain on about 24 days.
What is the nearest airport to Acopalca?
Francisco Carle Airport (JAU), about 46 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 Acopalca in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Acopalca?
About 584.