Climate Insights for Aguas Calientes
La Convención, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Aguas Calientes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,166 mm of precipitation falls per year. Aguas Calientes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Aguas Calientes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 85.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Aguas Calientes receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. 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: October, September, November. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Aguas Calientes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 23°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Aguas Calientes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 74°F. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 60°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Aguas Calientes is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,166 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 180 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 330 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 44 mm. That's 286 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.Aguas Calientes is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 13 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.7 in. That's 11.3 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.
Wind
Aguas Calientes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Aguas Calientes 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 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Aguas Calientes is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 67 mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 23°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Aguas Calientes is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 61°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.6 in per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 74°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
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. 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. 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.