Chilca
Provincia de Huancayo · Peru
Chilca 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 20°C (68°F).
The best months to visit are June–August.
November is the hottest month, with highs around 20°C (68°F).
July is the coldest month, with lows around 1°C (35°F).
The wettest month is February, with rain on about 22 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 41% of places in Peru.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 10°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 2 km/h W
- Gusts
- 8 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Pressure
- 1022 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:32 / 17:58
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Chilca
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 | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 19° |
| Average low | 7° | 7° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 1° | 3° | 5° | 6° | 6° | 6° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 118 | 125 | 124 | 48 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 55 | 60 | 90 |
| Rain days | 20 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5 |
| 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 (%) | 73 | 73 | 76 | 69 | 63 | 57 | 56 | 59 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 68 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Go score | 48 | 48 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 77 | 78 | 82 | 69 | 66 | 67 | 53 |
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 Chilca, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: January–March Dry season: April–December (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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.
Chilca: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Chilca: 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: M6.6 (1976).
How to get to Chilca
Nearest airports
- JAUFrancisco Carle AirportJauja44 km
- AYPAir Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte AirportAyacucho161 km
- LIMJorge Chávez International AirportLima207 km
- HUUAlferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini AirportHuánuco268 km
- NZCMaria Reiche Neuman AirportNazca309 km
- CUZAlejandro Velasco Astete International AirportCusco389 km
Distances
- Lima198 km 3 h 26
- Callao209 km 3 h 38
- Arequipa622 km 10 h 46 · 1 h 27
- Trujillo608 km 10 h 32 · 1 h 26
- Piura974 km 16 h 52 · 1 h 54
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Hotels in Chilca
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Chilca
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Cusco
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Ermelo
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Chilca
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chilca?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Chilca is June–August.
What is the weather like in Chilca in October?
In October, Chilca averages a high of 20°C (67°F) and a low of 6°C (42°F), with 55 mm of rain on about 12 days.
What is the rainiest month in Chilca?
February, with rain on about 22 days.
What is the nearest airport to Chilca?
Francisco Carle Airport (JAU), about 44 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.
When is Chilca most crowded?
The busiest months are June–August.
When is Chilca least crowded?
The quietest months are January–March.
When is the best time to visit Chilca without the crowds?
May, September, and November: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Chilca in?
America/Lima (UTC-5).
What is the population of Chilca?
About 73,371.