Ullusca i
Mountain town · Junin

Ullusca

Provincia de Jauja · Peru

Now
21°
Local time
11:17 AM
Population
578
Elevation
3,440 m
Best time to go
Jun–Aug
Go score 77/100
Main airport
LIM
176 km
Time zone
UTC-5
America/Lima
At a glance

Ullusca 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 18°C (65°F).

The best months to visit are June–August.

August is the hottest month, with highs around 18°C (65°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (31°F).

The wettest month is February, with rain on about 21 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.

In October, it’s warmer here than in 15% of places in Peru.

Weather

16-day forecast

Ullusca weather forecast
21°
Overcast
Feels like
22°
Humidity
23%
Wind
3 km/h W
Gusts
23 km/h
Cloud cover
100%
Pressure
1013 hPa
UV index
10 (now)
Sunrise / Sunset
05:30 / 18:01

Next 48 hours

20° 11 23° 14 18° 17 32% 13° 20 10° 23 8° 02 6° 05 11° 08 20° 11 23° 14 19° 17 59% 13° 20 53% 12° 23 10° 02 9° 05 13° 08
Today
Oct 30
Overcast
23°5°
32% 22 NW
Tomorrow
Oct 31
Light drizzle
23°6°
64% 0.3 mm 10 NW
Sun
Nov 1
Light drizzle
22°9°
70% 1.4 mm 11 NW
Mon
Nov 2
Drizzle
18°10°
90% 7.0 mm 12 E
Tue
Nov 3
Drizzle
18°9°
88% 4.6 mm 11 SE
Wed
Nov 4
Light drizzle
20°9°
69% 1.1 mm 7 SE
Thu
Nov 5
Light drizzle
21°8°
65% 2.2 mm 10 N
Fri
Nov 6
Drizzle
21°9°
76% 4.2 mm 6 W
Sat
Nov 7
Light drizzle
18°9°
80% 2.6 mm 9 N
Sun
Nov 8
Light drizzle
18°9°
75% 3.4 mm 3 NW
Mon
Nov 9
Light drizzle
18°9°
82% 5.8 mm 10 N
Tue
Nov 10
Light drizzle
18°10°
73% 3.6 mm 7 E
Wed
Nov 11
Light drizzle
20°9°
76% 2.2 mm 5 NW
Thu
Nov 12
Drizzle
21°8°
82% 6.8 mm 7 NW
Fri
Nov 13
Mainly clear
17°10°
61% 3.0 mm 13 NW
Sat
Nov 14
Drizzle
17°10°
52% 10 NE
European AQI35Fair
PM2.51.8
PM103.5
NO₂0.9
O₃89
Pollen

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Updated: About this data: Forecasts & outlooks

Climate

Best time to visit Ullusca

Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goJune–August
-5°3°10°18°25° 075150 mm Jan · 114 mmFeb · 124 mmMar · 117 mmApr · 49 mmMay · 13 mmJun · 6 mmJul · 5 mmAug · 10 mmSep · 28 mmOct · 61 mmNov · 66 mmDec · 99 mm 16°16°16°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°17° 5°6°5°4°2°0°0°1°3°4°4°4° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

ClimateJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high16°16°16°17°17°17°18°18°18°18°18°17°
Average low5°6°5°4°2°0°0°1°3°4°4°4°
Rainfall (mm)1141241174913651028616699
Rain days2021191232137121218
Sunshine per day (h)4.74.94.95.66.97.67.87.45.55.45.54.7
Daylight (h)12.712.512.211.911.611.411.511.712.112.412.712.8
Humidity (%)747376696356545862656569
Wind (km/h)131212111212131414131314
Go score424242576775757763616147

The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.

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Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals

Activities

What to do in Ullusca, month by month

When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.

What to do in Ullusca, month by month
ActivitiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sightseeing & city walks PoorPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairFairPoor
Hiking PoorPoorPoorPoorGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodFairFairPoor
Photography & sunsets PoorPoorPoorFairFairGoodGoodGoodFairFairFairPoor

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.

Things to do in Ullusca
Practical

Ullusca: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.

Power plugs
ABC
Voltage
220 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

Peruvian Sol

PEN · S/.

Languages
Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Calling code
+51
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
2
Exercise increased cautionUS travel advisory
Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the countryUK travel advice · Oct 9, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • 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.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Nov 1All Saints Day
  • Dec 8Immaculate Conception
  • Dec 9Battle of Ayacucho
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
Sun & daylight
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:01
Daylight today
12.4 h
Local time in Ullusca
Earthquake history

11 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.

Strongest: M5.6 (1990).

Map

How to get to Ullusca

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Hotels

Hotels in Ullusca

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ullusca?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ullusca is June–August.

What is the weather like in Ullusca in October?

In October, Ullusca averages a high of 18°C (64°F) and a low of 4°C (39°F), with 61 mm of rain on about 12 days.

What is the rainiest month in Ullusca?

February, with rain on about 21 days.

What is the nearest airport to Ullusca?

Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), about 176 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 Ullusca in?

America/Lima (UTC-5).

What is the population of Ullusca?

About 578.