Climate Insights for Alachay
General Sánchez Cerro, Moquegua, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alachay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 88 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 35 mm of rainfall. Alachay 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: March, February, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Alachay is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 3.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.4 in of rainfall. Alachay 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: March, February, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Alachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 24°C. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 20°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 75°F. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 67°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alachay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 88 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. That's 35 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.Alachay is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 1.4 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
Alachay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Alachay 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 January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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
The best time to visit Alachay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alachay is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alachay 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 Alachay 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.