Festivals and weather in Matucana
The full calendar of the town's celebrations, the waterfalls' water level by season and the valley's weather, so you can pick your dates with the official information at hand.
Today in Matucana
LiveWater level today
Fine for a quick dip, but not for long: the water is very cold.
Can you swim? Yes, but cold water
31
Festivals a year
27° / 13°
Day / night temperature
Apr – Dec
Best time to go
3
Water levels
Best time to go
April to December, per the official board. For trekking and lagoons, the dry season; to see the waterfalls at their fullest, January to March (with care on the trails).
Weather & altitude · Matucana
LiveFestival calendar
- Holy WeekBy calendar
- Cruz de HumazambaApril 16
- Cruz de ChuruncanchaApril 20
- Cruz de QuichaApril 30
- Cruz de ChilcasequiaMay 2–3
- Cruz de HuariquiñaMay 2–3
- Cruz de MarachancaMay 13
- Cruz de HuillpaMay 20
- Cruz de SocaMay 21
- Cruz de los OlivosBy calendar
- Cruz de ChahuantaJune 10
- Cruz de PayhuaJune 15
- Cruz de AllaucaJune 17
- Cruz del RímacJune 18
- San Juan & San Juanito patron festivalJune 23–25
- Festividad de Nuestro AmoJune 25
- Cruz de HuamantangaJune 26
- San Pedro y San PabloJune 29
- Cruz de MisioneraJune 30
- Virgen del CarmenJuly 15
- Cruz de HuillaqueJuly 19
- Peru's Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias)July 27–30
- Cruz de IchocaAugust 1
- Cruz del CalvarioAugust 4
- Huarochirí Province anniversaryAugust 4
- Cruz de ChacayaAugust 23–25
- Santa Rosa de LimaAugust 30
- Matucana district anniversarySeptember 4–5
- Señor de los MilagrosOctober 18
- ChristmasDecember 24
- New YearDecember 31
Calendar from the official tourism board of the Municipality. Movable dates and the exact dates for each year are best confirmed with the town hall.
Waterfall water level by season
The waterfalls don't keep the same flow all year. Here's how it varies and what's recommended — and you can see how the water and the trail look in the virtual tour before you decide:
January to April
High levelDon't get under the falling water: the pressure and force can hurt you. Enjoy the waterfalls from the viewpoints.
May to August
Medium levelFine for a quick dip, but not for long: the water is very cold.
September to December
Low levelGreat for a dip; the weather is pleasant — it's the warm season in the area.
The waterfalls' water, month by month
The valley's weather is stable almost all year; what changes is the waterfalls' flow. Here's how it looks month by month, from the rains and the meltwater to the dry season:
Weather and best time
A mild inter-Andean valley climate: around 27 °C by day and 13 °C at night. The best time to visit runs from April to December.
- Rainy season (December to March): the waterfalls flow stronger, but the trails get slippery.
- Dry season (April to November): clear days, ideal for walking; June to August have the coldest nights.
Best time to go
April to December, per the official board. For trekking and lagoons, the dry season; to see the waterfalls at their fullest, January to March (with care on the trails).
Check the forecast before you travel on SENAMHI.