Climate Insights for Puno

The climate in Puno is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1210mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 244mm of rainfall. Puno 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 -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season.

Puno sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 16°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 9°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Puno is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1210mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 244mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 6mm. That's 238mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 78cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Puno is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Puno, which began on March 20, 2026. Puno 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Puno 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.