Patambuco i
Mountain town · Puno

Patambuco

Provincia de Sandia · Peru

Now
11°
Local time
04:37 PM
Population
455
Elevation
3,594 m
Best time to go
May–Aug
Go score 67/100
Main airport
JUL
136 km
Time zone
UTC-5
America/Lima
At a glance

The best months to visit are May–August.

October is the hottest month, with highs around 17°C (62°F).

July is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (23°F).

The wettest month is February, with rain on about 24 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.

in October, it is warmer than 15% of places in Peru.

Weather

16-day forecast

Patambuco weather forecast
11°
Partly cloudy
Feels like
9°
Humidity
88%
Wind
7 km/h NE
Gusts
30 km/h
Cloud cover
73%
Pressure
1018 hPa
UV index
9
Sunrise / Sunset
05:11 / 17:36

Next 48 hours

12° 16 100% 8° 19 51% 7° 22 22% 6° 01 29% 5° 04 29% 10° 07 29% 13° 10 71% 13° 13 96% 13° 16 86% 8° 19 7° 22 22% 7° 01 6° 04 13° 07 24% 15° 10 71% 16° 13 98%
Today
Oct 15
Drizzle
15°3°
100% 3.4 mm 11 NE
Tomorrow
Oct 16
Drizzle
15°5°
97% 2.2 mm 10 NE
Sat
Oct 17
Drizzle
16°6°
98% 1.3 mm 10 NE
Sun
Oct 18
Light drizzle
15°5°
100% 2.7 mm 9 NE
Mon
Oct 19
Rain showers
14°6°
100% 11 mm 10 NE
Tue
Oct 20
Heavy showers
13°6°
100% 22 mm 11 NE
Wed
Oct 21
Drizzle
16°4°
100% 3.5 mm 5 W
Thu
Oct 22
Drizzle
15°6°
100% 8.4 mm 9 NE
Fri
Oct 23
Rain showers
12°6°
100% 17 mm 8 NE
Sat
Oct 24
Drizzle
13°5°
100% 8.7 mm 9 N
Sun
Oct 25
Drizzle
15°3°
100% 6.3 mm 6 W
Mon
Oct 26
Dense drizzle
14°7°
100% 16 mm 11 NE
Tue
Oct 27
Dense drizzle
14°6°
100% 16 mm 9 NE
Wed
Oct 28
Drizzle
14°3°
100% 5.8 mm 11 E
Thu
Oct 29
Dense drizzle
13°4°
100% 12 mm 11 E
Fri
Oct 30
Rain showers
14°3°
100% 10 mm 18 NE
European AQI11Good
PM2.52.5
PM103
NO₂0.1
O₃34
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Patambuco

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goMay–August
-10°-2°5°13°20° 075150 mm Jan · 148 mmFeb · 128 mmMar · 118 mmApr · 62 mmMay · 27 mmJun · 8 mmJul · 12 mmAug · 20 mmSep · 51 mmOct · 56 mmNov · 72 mmDec · 130 mm 14°14°14°15°15°15°15°16°16°17°16°15° 3°3°3°1°-2°-4°-5°-3°0°1°2°3° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high14°14°14°15°15°15°15°16°16°17°16°15°
Average low3°3°3°1°-2°-4°-5°-3°0°1°2°3°
Rainfall (mm)148128118622781220515672130
Rain days2024171052348101117
Sunshine per day (h)4.84.85.26.88.18.89.18.67.57.26.85.5
Daylight (h)12.912.612.211.811.511.311.411.61212.412.813
Humidity (%)727472655751515356575866
Wind (km/h)11111010911121313121212
Go score343337546365646759595640

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

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Patambuco
Practical

Patambuco: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything 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
05:11
Sunset
17:36
Daylight today
12.4 h
Local time in Patambuco
Earthquake history

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

Strongest: M7.2 (2022).

Map

How to get to Patambuco

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Patambuco

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Patambuco
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Wildlife around here

The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Patambuco?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Patambuco is May–August.

What is the weather like in Patambuco in October?

In October, Patambuco averages a high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with 56 mm of rain on about 10 days.

What is the rainiest month in Patambuco?

February, with rain on about 24 days.

What is the nearest airport to Patambuco?

Inca Manco Capac International Airport (JUL), about 136 km away.

What power plugs are used in Peru?

Plug types A, B, C, 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 Patambuco in?

America/Lima (UTC-5).

What is the population of Patambuco?

About 455.