Climate Insights for Aguas Calientes
Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Aguas Calientes is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1,121 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 236 mm of rainfall. Aguas Calientes 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 -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 134cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Aguas Calientes is cool. The average annual temperature is 41°F and approximately 44.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 9.3 in of rainfall. Aguas Calientes 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 20°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Aguas Calientes vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is 2°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures.Temperatures in Aguas Calientes vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 45°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 36°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures.
Precipitation
Aguas Calientes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,121 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 236 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 228 mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 134cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Aguas Calientes is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 44.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 9 in 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 53in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Aguas Calientes 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 August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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.Aguas Calientes is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Aguas Calientes 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aguas Calientes 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.