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Auquihuato

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Auquihuato essentials

Country: Peru
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Sol (S/.)
Language: Spanish, Quechua

Auquihuato at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Auquihuato

Auquihuato is best visited in the Peruvian dry season when mountain tracks are more reliable; expect significant temperature swings with altitude.

Dry season
May-September · 5-20°C (variable with altitude)
Clear skies and safer road conditions make this the preferable time for exploring remote highland sites.
Shoulder months
April, October · 6-18°C
Fewer tourists and reasonable roads, but occasional showers can occur.

Weather & Climate near Auquihuato

Climate

Auquihuato's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -11°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -3° - 10° 1° 167 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
February - -3° - 10° 1° 166 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
March - -3° - 9° 1° 179 mm - - 3.0 m/s - -
April - -4° - 10° 0° 46 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
May - -7° - 11° -2° 13 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
June - -10° - 10° -4° 4 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
July - -11° - 9° -5° 4 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
August - -11° - 10° -5° 6 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
September - -8° - 10° -2° 24 mm - - 3.8 m/s - -
October - -7° - 12° -1° 16 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
November - -6° - 12° -1° 29 mm - - 3.6 m/s - -
December - -4° - 11° 1° 56 mm - - 3.5 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Auquihuato

Auquihuato lies in the Ayacucho region’s highlands. The nearest larger town is Ayacucho city; from there, regional roads and local transport head into mountain districts - private or local drivers are recommended for the final, rougher legs of the journey.

Tips for Visiting Auquihuato

  • Remote highland roads in Ayacucho can be rough-arrange transport with a local driver experienced on mountain passes.
  • Acclimatize to elevation; many visitors to Ayacucho region feel the altitude for a day or two.
  • Carry cash and basic supplies; services near remote sites like Auquihuato may be minimal.