Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)Things to Do
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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)
May-September offers the most reliable mountain weather and is the standard trekking season.
Dry season
May-September · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Clear mountain weather and the best time for multi-day treks.
Wet season
October-April · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Afternoon rains and muddier trails; lush scenery but trickier travel.
Weather & Climate near Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)
Climate
Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from -5°C to 12°C. Moderate rainfall (816 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 60
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
12°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 0° - 12° | 3° | 113 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 125 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 150 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -1° - 12° | 3° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -2° - 12° | 2° | 41 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -4° - 11° | 4° | 14 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -5° - 11° | 0° | 11 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -4° - 11° | 0° | 19 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -3° - 11° | 1° | 32 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 11° | 2° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -1° - 12° | 2° | 78 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 12° | 3° | 82 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)
Access typically from regional towns in Huánuco, then by rural roads and footpaths into the Jesús-Queropalca valley. Multi-day treks and local guides are common methods of approach.
Tips for Visiting Lake Carhuacocha (Jesús-Queropalca)
- Acclimatize before attempting long hikes-the lake sits at high altitude and nights are cold.
- Combine with multi-day treks in the Huánuco mountains for fuller context of the Jesús-Queropalca valley.
- Hire local muleteers or porters if planning to carry heavy gear on high passes.