Climate Insights for Alto Perú

Tacna, Peru

Hottest
November
13°C peak55°F peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
February
201 mm rain7.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto Perú is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 856 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 201 mm of rainfall. Alto Perú 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 188cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Alto Perú is cool. The average annual temperature is 39°F and approximately 33.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. Alto Perú 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, October, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°FebMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°MarMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°AprMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -2°MayMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -2°JunMax: 9°Average: 2°Min: -3°JulMax: 10°Average: 2°Min: -3°AugMax: 10°Average: 3°Min: -3°SepMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -2°OctMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -1°NovMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: 0°DecMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 40°FMin: 33°FMarMax: 49°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 50°FAverage: 39°FMin: 29°FMayMax: 51°FAverage: 38°FMin: 28°FJunMax: 49°FAverage: 35°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 50°FAverage: 36°FMin: 26°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FSepMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 29°FOctMax: 55°FAverage: 41°FMin: 30°FNovMax: 55°FAverage: 42°FMin: 31°FDecMax: 52°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°F
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Alto Perú sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alto Perú sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 55°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 197mmSnow: 42mmFebPrecipitation: 201mmSnow: 32mmMarPrecipitation: 164mmSnow: 23mmAprPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 9mmMayPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 4mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 112mmSnow: 32mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.8inSnow (in): 17inFebPrecipitation: 7.9inSnow (in): 13inMarPrecipitation: 6.5inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 4inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 4.4inSnow (in): 13in
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Alto Perú is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 856 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 201 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 197 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 188cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.Alto Perú is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 7.8 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 74in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 17in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Alto Perú 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 August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alto Perú is mildly breezy, 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 August, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Perú 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Perú 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
6 km/h4 mph
197 mm7.8 in
42 cm17 in
Feb
0 °C33 °F
10 °C50 °F
6 km/h4 mph
201 mm7.9 in
32 cm13 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
10 °C49 °F
5 km/h3 mph
164 mm6.5 in
23 cm9 in
Apr
-2 °C29 °F
10 °C50 °F
6 km/h4 mph
50 mm2 in
9 cm4 in
May
-2 °C28 °F
10 °C51 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C26 °F
9 °C49 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
4 cm2 in
Jul
-3 °C26 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h4 mph
8 mm0.3 in
6 cm2 in
Aug
-3 °C27 °F
10 °C51 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Sep
-2 °C29 °F
12 °C54 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-1 °C30 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
10 cm4 in
Nov
0 °C31 °F
13 °C55 °F
8 km/h5 mph
53 mm2.1 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
11 °C52 °F
7 km/h4 mph
112 mm4.4 in
32 cm13 in