Climate Insights for Ayacucho

Huamanga, Peru

Hottest
November
17°C peak63°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
February
200 mm rain7.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ayacucho is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,110 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 200 mm of rainfall. Ayacucho 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Ayacucho is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 43.7 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. Ayacucho 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, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 34°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°FebMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 7°AprMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 4°JunMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°JulMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 1°AugMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 3°SepMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 5°OctMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 6°NovMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°DecMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 60°FAverage: 48°FMin: 37°FSepMax: 61°FAverage: 50°FMin: 40°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 52°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°F
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Average
Min

Ayacucho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ayacucho sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 63°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 53°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 187mmFebPrecipitation: 200mmMarPrecipitation: 190mmAprPrecipitation: 67mmMayPrecipitation: 33mmJunPrecipitation: 17mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 24mmSepPrecipitation: 44mmOctPrecipitation: 83mmNovPrecipitation: 106mmDecPrecipitation: 149mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.4inFebPrecipitation: 7.9inMarPrecipitation: 7.5inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 1.7inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inNovPrecipitation: 4.2inDecPrecipitation: 5.9in
Precipitation

Ayacucho is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,110 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 93 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 200 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 190 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.Ayacucho is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 7.9 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 7.5 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.

Wind

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

Ayacucho 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 September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Ayacucho 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 September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ayacucho 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 Ayacucho 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
200 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
7 °C45 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C42 °F
16 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
4 °C39 °F
16 °C60 °F
4 km/h3 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C37 °F
15 °C60 °F
5 km/h3 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C40 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
17 °C62 °F
5 km/h3 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in