Climate Insights for Pucara

The climate in Pucara is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1085mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 235mm of rainfall. Pucara 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 94cm accumulating over the season.

Pucara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 14°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 6°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Pucara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1085mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 235mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3mm. That's 232mm less than January, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 94cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Pucara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

It is currently spring in Pucara, which began on September 23, 2026. Pucara 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 September 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 Pucara 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.