Worshippers and visitors attending the events scheduled during Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit to the cities of Cusco and Pucallpa this Sunday, November 15, should take appropriate precautions.
According to the forecast from the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology (Senamhi), rain is expected in the "Imperial City" (Cusco), while high temperatures are anticipated in the capital of the Ucayali region (Pucallpa).
The Senamhi’s forecast for the "Archaeological Capital of the Americas"—where the Holy Father will arrive at 10:00 a.m. and remain until 1:00 p.m.—the sky is expected to be partly cloudy in the morning, becoming increasingly cloudy with a chance of light to moderate rain by the afternoon.
The maximum temperature is forecast to be 22 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 10 degrees. Additionally, there may be brief periods of sunshine, and the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index could reach as high as 14—a level considered "extreme"—so the public is advised to apply sunscreen every two hours.
In light of these weather conditions, those attending the “Meeting of the Holy Father with the faithful and representatives of popular piety” at the esplanade of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park (at 10:30 a.m.), and subsequently the “Recitation of the Angelus with the Catholic community” on the esplanade in front of the Basilica Cathedral of Cusco (at 11:45 a.m.), should bring ponchos or other waterproof gear to stay dry, as well as wide-brimmed hats or caps to protect their heads and faces from intense, prolonged solar radiation.
To monitor weather conditions during the Pope’s visit to Cusco, Senamhi (the National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology) has installed a weather station at the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park; data from this station is available in real time and is updated every 10 minutes.
This information can be accessed via the Senamhi Observatory’s public platform, which provides weather forecasts for the locations included in the Pope’s itinerary.
Intense heat in Pucallpa
Meanwhile, the situation will be quite different in the city of Pucallpa, where high temperatures are expected—reaching 32 degrees Celsius between noon and 4:00 p.m.—along with an ultraviolet (UV) radiation index of 9, which is considered “very high.”
The Pope is scheduled to arrive in Pucallpa (the capital of the Ucayali region) from Cusco, landing at the Capitán FAP David Abensur Rengifo Airport around 2:30 p.m.
At 3:00 p.m., he is set to hold a “Meeting with missionaries and representatives of Amazonian peoples” along the Puerto Callao waterfront, facing the Yarinacocha Lagoon.
Then, at 4:45 p.m., the Vicar of Christ will celebrate Holy Mass and deliver a homily at the Ucayali Regional Sports Complex.
Given the weather forecast for the capital of Peru’s second-largest Amazonian department, the faithful are advised to apply sunscreen every two hours, wear wide-brimmed hats or caps to protect their heads and faces, and stay well-hydrated.
Although intense heat is expected throughout the day, there may be periods of cloudiness and a chance of light rain.
It is therefore important for attendees to have ponchos or waterproof clothing on hand, as the use of umbrellas will not be permitted during the events with the Supreme Pontiff.
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Published: 11/14/2026