Vinicunca
Vinicunca is a mountain located in the Andes within the Cusco Department of Peru, and is part of Jatunrritioc. Reaching an elevation of 5,036 meters, it is one of the most looked-up sights in Peru on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months from May through August have the lowest rainfall, with rain falling on only 2 to 4 days per month, though daily lows drop to -6 °C. January and February have the highest precipitation, with 291 to 337 mm of rain spread across about 23 rainy days each month. Daily highs range from 6 °C to 8 °C throughout the year.
The nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, located 78 km away. Vinicunca is 653 km from the capital city of Lima.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 8 °C. The wettest is January, with about 337 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -4 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 337 | 291 | 272 | 108 | 28 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 52 | 132 | 174 | 262 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 23 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 22 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
