Climate Insights for Alto Ensenada
Islay, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Ensenada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 114 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 26 mm of rainfall. Alto Ensenada 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Alto Ensenada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 4.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1 in of rainfall. Alto Ensenada 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.
Temperature
Alto Ensenada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 25°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Alto Ensenada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 55°F to 76°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 70°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Ensenada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 114 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 26 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 4 mm. That's 21 mm less than January, 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.Alto Ensenada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 4.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.2 in. That's 0.8 in less than January, 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
Alto Ensenada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Alto Ensenada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, 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 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alto Ensenada 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 10 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alto Ensenada 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 64°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 Alto Ensenada 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 Alto Ensenada 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.