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.
Lake Acucocha at a Glance#
Admission: Free
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.
Dry season
May-September · 5-18°C (41-64°F) daytime, colder nights
Clear skies and easier access on highland roads.
Wet season
October-April · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Afternoon showers common; trails muddier but landscape greener.
Weather & Climate near Lake Acucocha#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 60
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
11°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 10° | 2° | 126 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -1° - 10° | 2° | 143 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 10° | 2° | 148 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 11° | 1° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -4° - 10° | 0° | 34 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -5° - 10° | -1° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -6° - 10° | -2° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -6° - 10° | -2° | 22 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 10° | -1° | 46 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -3° - 10° | 1° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 11° | 1° | 84 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 11° | 1° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |