Climate Insights for Urubamba

The climate in Urubamba is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1594mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 253mm of rainfall. Urubamba 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Urubamba sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 14°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 9°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Urubamba is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1594mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 253mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 21mm. That's 232mm less than December, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 23cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.

Urubamba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Urubamba, which began on September 23, 2026. Urubamba 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 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Urubamba 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.