Climate Insights for Paucartambo

The climate in Paucartambo is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 2129mm of precipitation falls per year. Paucartambo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Paucartambo 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, February. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Paucartambo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Paucartambo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2129mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 298mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 53mm. That's 245mm 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 15cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Paucartambo 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Paucartambo, which began on September 23, 2026. Paucartambo 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Paucartambo 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.