Geography of Lake Titicaca
Geography of Lake Titicaca: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Lake Titicaca
Bolivia is 95 mi to the south-east, Cusco is 233 mi to the north-west, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is 279 mi to the north-west and Machu Picchu is 279 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 15°45′0″S 69°19′59.9″W (-15.75, -69.3333)
Quick facts about Lake Titicaca
| Type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 15°45′0″S 69°19′59.9″W (-15.75, -69.3333) |
| Maximum depth | 922 ft |
| Known for | the highest navigable lake |
| Local time | 6:19 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Lake Titicaca is a lake in Peru. Lake Titicaca is a lake known as the highest navigable lake.
Right now it is 2°F (-17°C) in Lake Titicaca with overcast. It feels like -14°F. Today runs from 2°F to 6°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Lake Titicaca is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. December is the warmest month with average highs near 12°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 1°F.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 6°F is in line with the 8°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Lake Titicaca today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 36 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 2°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Lake Titicaca month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 3° | 11,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 10° | 2° | 11,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 10° | 3° | 12,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 11° | 3° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 10° | 3° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 8° | 1° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 8° | 1° | 0,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 8° | 1° | 0,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 10° | 2° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 11° | 3° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 12° | 3° | 7,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 12° | 4° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Titicaca?
Lake Titicaca is a lake in Peru. Its coordinates are -15.75, -69.3333. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Lake Titicaca right now?
It is currently 2°F (-17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 82% and wind is 21 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Titicaca?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Titicaca, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Titicaca in?
Lake Titicaca observes America/La_Paz (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:19 AM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
