AI-generatedPísac at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Apr · 17°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 3,903 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,970 m
Climate in Písac
Písac has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. April is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while July is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Písac is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 5.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Písac
The best time to visit Písac is from March to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is January with 559 mm of precipitation.
Písac through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Písac in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Písac in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 90 rainy days in all
Písac in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 16–17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Písac in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 75 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
All year
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: March – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
05:2217:44
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:08–05:50 · evening 17:16–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:00–05:08 · evening 17:58–18:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Písac compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 17° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 17° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 8° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Písac in October?
In October, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 298 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min05:22 – 17:44
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Písac
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Písac (score 55 and 57). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 5.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 31 | 28better |
| Rainfall | 298 mm | 210 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Písac month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
51January17° · 3.4 h
In January, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 559 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac.
Písac in January51February16° · 3.2 h
In February, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 543 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac.
Písac in February52March17° · 3.7 h
In March, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 438 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in March55April17° · 4.5 h
In April, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 272 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in April55May16° · 4.6 h
In May, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 216 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in May53June15° · 4.8 h
In June, Písac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in June52July15° · 4.9 h
In July, Písac is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 137 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in July56August16° · 5.2 h
In August, Písac is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in August57September16° · 5.0 h
In September, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in September55October17° · 4.4 h
In October, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 298 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in October53November17° · 3.9 h
In November, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 386 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac – and yet one of the best months here.
Písac in November51December17° · 3.4 h
In December, Písac is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 520 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Písac.
Písac in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Písac
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (6°), the warmest in February (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from June to September, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 51 | 17° | 9° | 3.4 h | 31 | 559 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 16° | 9° | 3.2 h | 28 | 543 |
| MarchMar | 52 | 17° | 9° | 3.7 h | 31 | 438 |
| AprilApr | 55 | 17° | 9° | 4.5 h | 29 | 272 |
| MayMay | 55 | 16° | 8° | 4.6 h | 27 | 216 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 15° | 6° | 4.8 h | 25 | 156 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 15° | 6° | 4.9 h | 24 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 16° | 6° | 5.2 h | 26 | 169 |
| SeptemberSep | 57 | 16° | 6° | 5.0 h | 28 | 210 |
| OctoberOct | 55 | 17° | 8° | 4.4 h | 31 | 298 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 17° | 9° | 3.9 h | 30 | 386 |
| DecemberDec | 51 | 17° | 9° | 3.4 h | 31 | 520 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Písac
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Písac, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Písac: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Písac has about 31 rainy days with 298 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Písac
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Písac
How breezy and how cloudy Písac is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Písac typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Písac: mostly overcast, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
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Písac in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Písac has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 51 to 55).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Peru
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +51
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Písac compared
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Písac vs Cusco
In October the holiday weather in Písac and Cusco is about equally good (score 55 vs 55). During the day Cusco is 1 °C warmer than Písac. Cusco gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Písac | Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 55 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 31 | 30 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | All year |
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Frequently asked questions about Písac
When is the best time to visit Písac?
The best time to visit Písac is from March to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Písac?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 9 °C. July is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Písac?
The wettest month is January with 559 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 137 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Písac get?
Písac gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 5.2 hours a day; in February there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Písac in?
Písac is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Písac?
A nonstop flight from London to Písac takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,930 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Písac?
Písac has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 51 to 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 55, summer holidays 55, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 51.