Climate Insights for Samaipata

The climate in Samaipata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1246mm of precipitation falls per year. Samaipata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Samaipata 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: January, November, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Samaipata sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Samaipata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1246mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 199mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 44mm. That's 155mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Samaipata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Samaipata, which began on September 23, 2026. Samaipata 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 January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 9°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Samaipata is during April, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Samaipata 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. 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.