Climate Insights for Macusani

Provincia de Carabaya, Puno, Peru

Hottest
November
12°C peak
Coldest
July
-5°C low
Wettest
February
199mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Macusani is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1276mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 199mm of rainfall. 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, September, 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° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° Feb Max: 10° Average: 5° Min: 1° Mar Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 1° Apr Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: -1° May Max: 11° Average: 3° Min: -3° Jun Max: 11° Average: 2° Min: -5° Jul Max: 11° Average: 2° Min: -5° Aug Max: 12° Average: 3° Min: -4° Sep Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -2° Oct Max: 12° Average: 5° Min: -1° Nov Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 0° Dec Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0°
Max
Average
Min

Macusani sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -5°C to 12°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 12°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 41mm Feb Precipitation: 199mm Snow: 45mm Mar Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 32mm Apr Precipitation: 99mm Snow: 22mm May Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 5mm Jul Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 5mm Aug Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 6mm Sep Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 9mm Oct Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 23mm Nov Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 27mm Dec Precipitation: 195mm Snow: 45mm
Precipitation
Snow

Macusani is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1276mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 199mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 14mm. That's 185mm 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 274cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 45cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 11km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Macusani is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 March, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Macusani, which began on March 20, 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 12°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 305mm across the season with a monthly average of 102mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 0 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 586mm across the season with a monthly average of 195mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -3 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 329mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Expect around 67cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 12°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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
11 °C
11 km/h
192 mm
41 cm
Feb
1 °C
10 °C
10 km/h
199 mm
45 cm
Mar Current
1 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
175 mm
32 cm
Apr
-1 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
99 mm
22 cm
May
-3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
54 mm
13 cm
Jun
-5 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
18 mm
5 cm
Jul
-5 °C
11 °C
13 km/h
14 mm
5 cm
Aug
-4 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
24 mm
6 cm
Sep
-2 °C
12 °C
14 km/h
54 mm
9 cm
Oct
-1 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
107 mm
23 cm
Nov
0 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
144 mm
27 cm
Dec
0 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
195 mm
45 cm
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