Climate Insights for Ayacucho
Huamanga, Peru
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
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
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
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.