Climate Insights for Balenario de Peña Prieta
Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Balenario de Peña Prieta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 153 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 33 mm of rainfall. Balenario de Peña Prieta 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Balenario de Peña Prieta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Balenario de Peña Prieta 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: February, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 54°F.
Temperature
Balenario de Peña Prieta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 23°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Balenario de Peña Prieta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 73°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 68°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Balenario de Peña Prieta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 153 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7 mm. That's 26 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Balenario de Peña Prieta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.3 in. That's 1 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Balenario de Peña Prieta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Balenario de Peña Prieta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 Balenario de Peña Prieta is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Balenario de Peña Prieta is during January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 54°F. 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 Balenario de Peña Prieta 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 Balenario de Peña Prieta 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.