Climate Insights for Taquile

The climate in Taquile is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1357mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 253mm of rainfall. Taquile 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, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Taquile has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Taquile is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1357mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 253mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8mm. That's 245mm 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.

Taquile is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 23km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Taquile, which began on March 20, 2026. Taquile 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 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taquile 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.