Climate Insights for Alto Pedregal
Castilla, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Pedregal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 42 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 19 mm of rainfall. Alto Pedregal 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, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Alto Pedregal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 1.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.7 in of rainfall. Alto Pedregal 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, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Alto Pedregal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 26°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alto Pedregal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 79°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alto Pedregal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 42 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 19 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. 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 Pedregal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.7 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. 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 Pedregal 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 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.Alto Pedregal 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. 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 Alto Pedregal 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 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 3 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alto Pedregal 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 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.1 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 Pedregal 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 Pedregal 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.