Climate Insights for Lahuachaca

The climate in Lahuachaca is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 694mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 140mm of rainfall. Lahuachaca 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: November, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Light snow can occur between August and August.

Temperatures in Lahuachaca vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Lahuachaca is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 694mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 140mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7mm. That's 133mm less than February, 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 August and August, totalling around 6cm annually. August is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Lahuachaca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Lahuachaca, which began on September 23, 2026. Lahuachaca 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 November at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lahuachaca 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.