Climate Insights for Humahuaca

The climate in Humahuaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1169mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 249mm of rainfall. Humahuaca is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: October, December, January. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and November.

Humahuaca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 18°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Humahuaca is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1169mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 97mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 249mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 242mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between June and November, totalling around 16cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Humahuaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Humahuaca, which began on June 21, 2026. Humahuaca is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in October at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Humahuaca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.