Climate Insights for Virucha

Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
September
21°C peak69°F peak
Coldest
June
7°C low45°F low
Wettest
February
162 mm rain6.4 in rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Virucha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 523 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 162 mm of rainfall. Virucha 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Virucha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 20.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Virucha 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°FebMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 11°MarMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 10°AprMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 9°MayMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°JunMax: 19°Average: 13°Min: 7°JulMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°AugMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°SepMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°OctMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°NovMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 57°FMin: 51°FFebMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 52°FMarMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 57°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 46°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°F
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Virucha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 21°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 15°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Virucha sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 69°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 59°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 133mmFebPrecipitation: 162mmMarPrecipitation: 137mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 6mmNovPrecipitation: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 26mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.3inFebPrecipitation: 6.4inMarPrecipitation: 5.4inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 1in
Precipitation

Virucha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 523 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 44 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 162 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 162 mm 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.Virucha is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 6.4 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Virucha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Virucha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan14°57°F
Feb14°56°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr14°57°F
May14°57°F
Jun13°56°F
Jul14°56°F
Aug14°57°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec15°58°F

The best time to visit Virucha is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 21°C, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Virucha is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 59°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 69°F, while June is the coldest period with lows dropping to 45°F. 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 Virucha 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 Virucha 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
11 °C51 °F
18 °C64 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
11 °C52 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C51 °F
17 °C63 °F
4 km/h3 mph
137 mm5.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C49 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h3 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
19 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
8 °C46 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
9 °C49 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
20 °C67 °F
5 km/h3 mph
26 mm1 in
0 cm0 in