Calca
Provincia de Tarma · Peru
Calca 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 18°C (65°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
November is the hottest month, with highs around 18°C (65°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 19 days.
July is the sunniest month, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 14% of places in Peru.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 8 km/h E
- Gusts
- 27 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:35 / 17:59
Next 48 hours
Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.
Best time to visit Calca
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° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 18° |
| Average low | 5° | 6° | 5° | 4° | 2° | 1° | 0° | 1° | 3° | 4° | 4° | 5° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 88 | 105 | 109 | 50 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23 | 51 | 50 | 76 |
| Rain days | 19 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.1 | 5 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.7 | 12.1 | 12.4 | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 71 | 72 | 73 | 68 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 67 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 44 | 43 | 43 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 72 | 74 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 51 |
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 Calca, 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 | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair |
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.
Waskhaqucha
lake in Tarma Province, Peru
Tarmatambo
archaeological site in Peru
Tinya Warkhu
mountain in Peru
Pukara Punta
mountain in Peru
Uchku Mach'ay
mountain in Peru
Kuntur Muyunan
mountain in Peru
Kuntur Sinqa
Kuntur Wayin
mountain in the Andes of Peru
Huagapo
cave in Peru
Waskhaqucha (Huasahuasi, Huacuas)
lake in Peru
Waskhaqucha (Huasahuasi, San Antonio)
lake near San Antonio in the Huasahuasi District, Tarma Province, Junín Region, Peru
Warmi Sinqa
mountain in Peru
Calca: 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
15 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (1993).
How to get to Calca
Nearest airports
- JAUFrancisco Carle AirportJauja59 km
- HUUAlferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHuánuco167 km
- LIMJorge Chávez International AirportLima172 km
- AYPAir Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAyacucho263 km
- PCLCap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International AirportPucallpa348 km
- CHMFAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales AirportChimbote390 km
Distances
- Lima165 km 2 h 52
- Callao176 km 3 h 03
- Arequipa724 km 12 h 33 · 1 h 35
- Trujillo508 km 8 h 48 · 1 h 18
- Piura871 km 15 h 06 · 1 h 46
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Hotels in Calca
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Calca?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Calca is June–August.
What is the weather like in Calca in October?
In October, Calca averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 51 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Calca?
January, with rain on about 19 days.
What is the nearest airport to Calca?
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), about 172 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 Calca in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Calca?
About 774.