Climate Insights for Aguas Calientes

San Marcos, Cajamarca, Peru

Hottest
August
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
July
8°C low47°F low
Wettest
March
246 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Aguas Calientes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,411 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 246 mm of rainfall. Aguas Calientes sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Aguas Calientes is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 55.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Aguas Calientes sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°FebMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°AprMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°MayMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°JunMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°JulMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°SepMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°DecMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 69°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 48°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 58°FMin: 47°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 59°FMin: 48°FSepMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 52°F
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Aguas Calientes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 22°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Aguas Calientes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 47°F to 72°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 59°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 58°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 197mmFebPrecipitation: 200mmMarPrecipitation: 246mmAprPrecipitation: 163mmMayPrecipitation: 67mmJunPrecipitation: 29mmJulPrecipitation: 15mmAugPrecipitation: 16mmSepPrecipitation: 49mmOctPrecipitation: 137mmNovPrecipitation: 114mmDecPrecipitation: 179mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.7inFebPrecipitation: 7.9inMarPrecipitation: 9.7inAprPrecipitation: 6.4inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inJunPrecipitation: 1.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inOctPrecipitation: 5.4inNovPrecipitation: 4.5inDecPrecipitation: 7.1in
Precipitation

Aguas Calientes is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,411 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 246 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 15 mm. That's 231 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.Aguas Calientes is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.6 in. That's 9.1 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: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/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

Aguas Calientes 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 July, averaging 5km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap 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 July, averaging 3mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°59°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr15°58°F
May15°59°F
Jun15°58°F
Jul14°58°F
Aug15°59°F
Sep15°60°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec15°59°F

The best time to visit Aguas Calientes is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°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 August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
197 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
20 °C68 °F
3 km/h2 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
20 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
21 °C70 °F
3 km/h2 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
9 °C48 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C47 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
9 °C48 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
21 °C70 °F
3 km/h2 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
22 °C71 °F
3 km/h2 mph
114 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
21 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in