Climate Insights for Aguas Calientes
Carabaya, Puno, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Aguas Calientes is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 3,419 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: November, April, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Aguas Calientes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Aguas Calientes is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 134.6 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: November, April, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 29°F. Aguas Calientes experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Aguas Calientes sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -2°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 4°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 29°F to 55°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 40°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 3,419 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 285 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 492 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 82 mm. That's 410 mm less than December, 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 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 267cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Aguas Calientes is a very wet location, receiving approximately 134.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.2 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.2 in. That's 16.1 in less than December, 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 receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 105in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 16in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Aguas Calientes is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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.
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.