Climate Insights for Alto Lagarto
Oxapampa, Pasco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Lagarto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 3,462 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Lagarto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Lagarto 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Alto Lagarto is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 136.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Lagarto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Lagarto 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Alto Lagarto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. August 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.Alto Lagarto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 63°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Lagarto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,462 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 288 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 491 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 97 mm. That's 394 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.Alto Lagarto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 136.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.8 in. That's 15.5 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.
Wind
Alto Lagarto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Alto Lagarto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alto Lagarto is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 97 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 13°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Alto Lagarto is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.8 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 74°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 56°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Lagarto 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 Lagarto 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.