Choquequirao
Choquequirao is an archaeological site located in the Andes of Peru, within the Santa Teresa District of the La Convención Province in the Cusco Department. Established in 1536, it holds the status of cultural heritage of Peru and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The drier months from May through August experience significantly less rain, with monthly precipitation dropping to between 15 mm and 36 mm and rainy days down to 1 to 4 per month, making this period suitable for a visit. January through March see the heaviest rainfall, with precipitation reaching 188 mm to 238 mm over 19 to 22 rainy days. Daily highs remain consistent at 18 °C to 20 °C year-round, while lows range from 8 °C in July to 12 °C from December to March.
To reach Choquequirao, the nearest airport is Andahuaylas Airport, located 62 km away, while the major hub Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco is 102 km away. The capital, Lima, is 476 km away. A visit to the site can be combined with Machu Picchu, which is located 43.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 20 °C. The wettest is January, with about 238 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 238 | 200 | 188 | 79 | 28 | 15 | 23 | 36 | 47 | 83 | 97 | 159 |
| Rainy days | 21 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
