Caral
Peru UNESCO World Heritage Site
Caral is an archaeological site located in Supe District, Peru. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site and holds cultural heritage status in Peru. Among the country's sights on this site, it ranks 5th by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The site experiences daily highs from 22 °C to 27 °C and daily lows from 15 °C to 21 °C throughout the year. Rain is scarce, with monthly totals between 0 mm and 32 mm and 0 to 6 rainy days per month. The driest conditions occur from June to August with 0 mm of rain, while March has the most rain with 32 mm on about 6 days.
The nearest airport is Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, situated 133 km away. Caral is located 140 km from the capital, Lima. Wheelchair access at the site is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 27 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
