Climate Insights for Cantera, PE - Airpult Climate Insights for Cantera ============================ Nasca, Ica, [Peru](https://airpult.com/climate/pe) [Back to forecast](https://airpult.com/forecast/pe/cantera/9w7hp68rqtgcajp267852)[Climate](https://airpult.com/climate/pe)[View historical data](https://airpult.com/history/pe/cantera/9w7hp68rqtgcajp267852) Hottest March 29°C peak (83°F peak) Coldest August 13°C low (56°F low) Wettest February 35 mm rain (1.4 in rain) Best to Visit January, February, March Mild temps & low rain Climate Overview ---------------- The climate in Cantera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 85 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 35 mm of rainfall. Cantera 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: March, January, February. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 13°C. (The climate in Cantera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 3.3 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.4 in of rainfall. Cantera 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: March, January, February. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.) Temperature ----------- 0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°FebMax: 28°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°AprMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°MayMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°JulMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°NovMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 16°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 17°MaxAverageMin (0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 74°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FDecMax: 81°FAverage: 71°FMin: 63°FMaxAverageMin) Cantera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 13°C to 29°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. (Cantera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 83°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 64°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.) Precipitation ------------- 0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 35mmMarPrecipitation: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 5mmPrecipitation (0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.1inDecPrecipitation: 0.2inPrecipitation) Cantera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 85 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 35 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. (Cantera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 1.4 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/hWind Speed (0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mphWind Speed) Cantera is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months. (Cantera is relatively calm, 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 November, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.) Best Time to Visit ------------------ Jan23° (73°F) Feb23° (73°F) Mar23° (74°F) Apr22° (71°F) May20° (68°F) Jun18° (65°F) Jul18° (64°F) Aug18° (64°F) Sep19° (66°F) Oct20° (67°F) Nov20° (69°F) Dec21° (71°F) The best time to visit Cantera is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence. (The best time to visit Cantera is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. 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 Cantera 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 Cantera 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 19 °C (65 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 25 mm (1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Feb 19 °C (67 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 35 mm (1.4 in) 0 cm (0 in) Mar 19 °C (67 °F) 29 °C (83 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 13 mm (0.5 in) 0 cm (0 in) Apr 17 °C (63 °F) 28 °C (82 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 3 mm (0.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) May 15 °C (60 °F) 26 °C (78 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jun 14 °C (57 °F) 24 °C (75 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Jul 13 °C (56 °F) 23 °C (74 °F) 5 km/h (3 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Aug 13 °C (56 °F) 24 °C (75 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) Sep 14 °C (57 °F) 25 °C (77 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 0 mm (0 in) 0 cm (0 in) OctCurrent 15 °C (59 °F) 26 °C (79 °F) 6 km/h (4 mph) 2 mm (0.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Nov 16 °C (60 °F) 27 °C (80 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 2 mm (0.1 in) 0 cm (0 in) Dec 17 °C (63 °F) 27 °C (81 °F) 7 km/h (4 mph) 5 mm (0.2 in) 0 cm (0 in)