Climate Insights for Acobamba

Sihuas, Ancash, Peru

Hottest
November
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
August
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
March
230 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Acobamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation falls per year. Acobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Acobamba is temperate. The average annual temperature is 51°F and approximately 63.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Acobamba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Acobamba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°FebMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°MayMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°JunMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°JulMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°AugMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 5°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°NovMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FJunMax: 61°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FJulMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°F
Max
Average
Min

Acobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 5°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Acobamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 40°F to 63°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 52°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 204mmFebPrecipitation: 202mmMarPrecipitation: 230mmAprPrecipitation: 153mmMayPrecipitation: 94mmJunPrecipitation: 50mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 44mmSepPrecipitation: 84mmOctPrecipitation: 166mmNovPrecipitation: 160mmDecPrecipitation: 190mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.1inFebPrecipitation: 7.9inMarPrecipitation: 9.1inAprPrecipitation: 6inMayPrecipitation: 3.7inJunPrecipitation: 2inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 1.7inSepPrecipitation: 3.3inOctPrecipitation: 6.5inNovPrecipitation: 6.3inDecPrecipitation: 7.5in
Precipitation

Acobamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,610 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 230 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33 mm. That's 198 mm less than March, 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.Acobamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 7.8 in less than March, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Acobamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Acobamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acobamba 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Acobamba based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C44 °F
16 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
204 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
202 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C44 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
May
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
94 mm3.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
5 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h2 mph
50 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
5 °C40 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
5 °C40 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
4 km/h3 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
4 km/h2 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
3 km/h2 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C44 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in