Climate Insights for Punta de Bombón

Provincia de Islay, Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
February
22°C peak
Coldest
August
15°C low
Wettest
August
65mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Punta de Bombón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 428mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 65mm of rainfall. Punta de Bombón 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: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 20° Feb Max: 22° Average: 22° Min: 21° Mar Max: 22° Average: 21° Min: 20° Apr Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° May Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Jun Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 16° Jul Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 15° Aug Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 15° Sep Max: 16° Average: 15° Min: 15° Oct Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 16° Nov Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 17° Dec Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18°
Max
Average
Min

Punta de Bombón has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 18mm Feb Precipitation: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 10mm Apr Precipitation: 15mm May Precipitation: 40mm Jun Precipitation: 54mm Jul Precipitation: 63mm Aug Precipitation: 65mm Sep Precipitation: 56mm Oct Precipitation: 45mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Dec Precipitation: 21mm
Precipitation

Punta de Bombón is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 428mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 65mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 10mm. That's 55mm less than August, 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 12km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Punta de Bombón 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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap 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 14km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Punta de Bombón, which began on September 23, 2026. Punta de Bombón 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 February at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 128mm over the season and a monthly average of 43mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 52mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 17 to 22°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 65mm over the season and a monthly average of 22mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 22°
Mar 21°
Apr 19°
May 18°
Jun 16°
Jul 15°
Aug 15°
Sep 15°
Oct 16°
Nov 18°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Punta de Bombón is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Punta de Bombón 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. 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
20 °C
22 °C
10 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
10 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
63 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
15 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
20 °C
11 km/h
21 mm
0 cm
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