Climate Insights for Pucara

Provincia de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
September
14°C peak
Coldest
July
-4°C low
Wettest
January
228mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Pucara is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 1074mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 228mm 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 -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 68cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° -5° 10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Feb Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Mar Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 5° Min: 0° May Max: 11° Average: 4° Min: -2° Jun Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -3° Jul Max: 12° Average: 4° Min: -4° Aug Max: 13° Average: 4° Min: -3° Sep Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: -1° Oct Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: 0° Nov Max: 13° Average: 7° Min: 1° Dec Max: 12° Average: 6° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Pucara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°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 -4°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 228mm Snow: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 11mm Mar Precipitation: 222mm Snow: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 2mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 6mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 5mm Nov Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 9mm
Precipitation
Snow

Pucara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1074mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 228mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 5mm. That's 224mm 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 68cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 14cm.

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: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed

Pucara is mildly breezy, 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 15km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Pucara, which began on March 20, 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 -4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 14°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 120mm over the season and a monthly average of 40mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 2 to 12°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 590mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 349mm across the season with a monthly average of 116mm. Expect around 16cm 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 -4 to 13°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 15mm for the entire season. Expect around 5cm 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 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
228 mm
14 cm
Feb
2 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
222 mm
11 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
222 mm
10 cm
Apr
0 °C
11 °C
10 km/h
102 mm
5 cm
May
-2 °C
11 °C
12 km/h
25 mm
2 cm
Jun
-3 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
5 mm
1 cm
Jul
-4 °C
12 °C
12 km/h
6 mm
2 cm
Aug
-3 °C
13 °C
14 km/h
5 mm
2 cm
Sep
-1 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Oct
0 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
45 mm
5 cm
Nov
1 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
59 mm
6 cm
Dec
2 °C
12 °C
13 km/h
139 mm
9 cm
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