Climate Insights for Huancayo
Junín, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Huancayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,737 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 274 mm of rainfall. Huancayo 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Huancayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 44°F and approximately 68.4 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 10.8 in of rainfall. Huancayo 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, December, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Huancayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 8°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Huancayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 32°F to 55°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 55°F with a mean of 46°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 32°F and the daily average is 42°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Huancayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,737 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 274 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 21 mm. That's 253 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 16cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Huancayo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 10.8 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 10 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 6in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Huancayo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.Huancayo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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 Huancayo 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Huancayo 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.