Climate Insights for Chincha Alta
Chincha, Ica, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Chincha Alta is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 46 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 14 mm of rainfall. Chincha Alta 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, February, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.The climate in Chincha Alta is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 1.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.5 in of rainfall. Chincha Alta 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, February, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 59°F.
Temperature
Chincha Alta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 26°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Chincha Alta sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 59°F to 78°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 62°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Chincha Alta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 46 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 14 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. 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.Chincha Alta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 1.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 0.6 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. 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
Chincha Alta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Chincha Alta is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Chincha Alta 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 4 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Chincha Alta 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 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 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 Chincha Alta 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 Chincha Alta 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.