Climate Insights for Alto Grande
Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Grande is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 492 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 58 mm of rainfall. Alto Grande 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, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Alto Grande is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 19.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Alto Grande 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, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Alto Grande has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Alto Grande has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 59°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 492 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 58 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 16 mm. That's 42 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alto Grande is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.6 in. That's 1.7 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alto Grande is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Alto Grande is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alto Grande 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 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 41 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Alto Grande 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 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.6 in per month. 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 Alto Grande 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 Grande 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.