Coricancha
Coricancha is a sun temple and archaeological site located in Cusco, Peru, originating in the 13th century within the Andes mountain range. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 7th among Peru sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
May through August offer lower rainfall with about 2 to 7 mm of rain per month on 1 to 2 days, though July nights drop to a low of 3 °C. Months from December through March experience higher rainfall, reaching up to 215 mm in January across about 20 days. Daily highs remain consistent between 14 °C and 16 °C throughout the year.
The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, situated 4 km away, and the site is 572 km from Lima. Nearby locations include the Twelve-angled stone and Cusco Cathedral at 0.5 km, Sacsayhuamán at 1.5 km, and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu at 42.6 km. Admission is S/20, and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 16 °C. The wettest is January, with about 215 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 215 | 176 | 152 | 52 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 62 | 91 | 148 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
