Pachacamac
Lima, Peru UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pachacamac is an archaeological site and part of the Inca road system. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents the cultural heritage of Peru. It is one of the 24 sights of the country listed on this site and is the 13th most looked-up sight in Peru on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are January, February, and March, with average temperatures of 22 °C and a few rainy days. From April to November, temperatures range between 15 °C and 20 °C, with very little rain.
The site is 26 km from Lima and 34 km from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM). Visitors can combine a trip to Pachacamac with a visit to the Historic Centre of Lima, which is 26.6 km away. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, averaging 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
