Climate Insights for Altillo
Palpa, Ica, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Altillo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 622 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 194 mm of rainfall. Altillo 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Altillo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 24.5 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.6 in of rainfall. Altillo 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, December, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Altillo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. November 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 12°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Altillo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 73°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Altillo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 622 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 194 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 194 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.Altillo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 7.6 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
Altillo 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 December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Altillo 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 December, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Altillo is during 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 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Altillo is during 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 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 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 Altillo 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 Altillo 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.