Climate Insights for Tacna
Climate Overview
The climate in Tacna is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 163 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 33 mm of rainfall. Tacna 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Tacna is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 6.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.3 in of rainfall. Tacna 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 56°F.
Temperature
Tacna sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 26°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Tacna sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 78°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 61°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Tacna is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 163 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 3 mm. That's 30 mm 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.Tacna is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.3 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.2 in 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.
Wind
Tacna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Tacna is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tacna 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 14 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tacna 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 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tacna 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tacna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.