Climate Insights for Macusani

Provincia de Carabaya, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
10°C peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low
Wettest
February
256mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Macusani is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1808mm of precipitation falls per year. Macusani receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Macusani 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, April, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Macusani experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Feb Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0° Mar Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° May Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Jun Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -4° Jul Max: 8° Average: 1° Min: -5° Aug Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -4° Sep Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -3° Oct Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: -1° Nov Max: 10° Average: 4° Min: 0° Dec Max: 9° Average: 4° Min: 0°
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Average
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Macusani sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 10°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 10°C with a mean of 4°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 240mm Snow: 82mm Feb Precipitation: 256mm Snow: 102mm Mar Precipitation: 225mm Snow: 67mm Apr Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 40mm May Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 33mm Jun Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 26mm Jul Precipitation: 36mm Snow: 19mm Aug Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 25mm Sep Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 29mm Oct Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 50mm Nov Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 58mm Dec Precipitation: 250mm Snow: 99mm
Precipitation
Snow

Macusani is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1808mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 256mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 36mm. That's 220mm 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. Macusani receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 630cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Macusani 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Macusani, which began on September 23, 2026. Macusani is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 10°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 465mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 0 to 9°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 745mm across the season with a monthly average of 248mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Expect around 141cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 9°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 152mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Expect around 70cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Macusani 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
240 mm
82 cm
Feb
0 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
256 mm
102 cm
Mar
0 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
225 mm
67 cm
Apr
-1 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
132 mm
40 cm
May
-3 °C
9 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
33 cm
Jun
-4 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
51 mm
26 cm
Jul
-5 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
36 mm
19 cm
Aug
-4 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
65 mm
25 cm
Sep Current
-3 °C
9 °C
6 km/h
107 mm
29 cm
Oct
-1 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
165 mm
50 cm
Nov
0 °C
10 °C
5 km/h
193 mm
58 cm
Dec
0 °C
9 °C
5 km/h
250 mm
99 cm
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