Climate Insights for Alto Postakiato
La Convención, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Postakiato is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,077 mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 338 mm of rainfall. Alto Postakiato 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, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Alto Postakiato is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 81.8 in of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 13.3 in of rainfall. Alto Postakiato 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, April. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 49°F.
Temperature
Alto Postakiato sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 23°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Alto Postakiato sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 49°F to 73°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 62°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Alto Postakiato is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,077 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 173 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 338 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 23 mm. That's 315 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 Postakiato is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 13.3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.9 in. That's 12.4 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 Postakiato is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 February, 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 Postakiato 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 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alto Postakiato is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 48 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 Postakiato is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 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 Postakiato 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 Postakiato 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.