Lake Acucocha
Lake Highland lake in Pasco Department, Peru
An Andean lake in Pasco Department near highland mining areas; occasional visitors stop for highland landscapes and roadside viewpoints.
How to Get to Lake Acucocha #
Access is by regional roads from the provincial capital; expect mountainous lanes and potentially unpaved sections. Use a local base in the Pasco region and hire transport or a guide for safer access.
Tips for Visiting Lake Acucocha #
- Road access can be rough; use a vehicle suited to rural Andean roads and check local weather for washouts.
- Acclimatize to altitude-Lake Acucocha is in the highlands and can be cold and windy.
- Combine with visits to nearby mining heritage sites if interested in local economic history.
Best Time to Visit Lake Acucocha #
May-September typically offers the clearest conditions and best road access in the Pasco highlands.
Weather & Climate near Lake Acucocha #
Lake Acucocha's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -6°C to 11°C. Moderate rainfall (906 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 11 mm.
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August
August is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
