Climate Insights for Yactapara

Caravelí, Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
February
20°C peak68°F peak
Coldest
August
13°C low55°F low
Wettest
February
59 mm rain2.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yactapara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 295 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 59 mm of rainfall. Yactapara 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 13°C.The climate in Yactapara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 61°F and approximately 11.6 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Yactapara 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 55°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°FebMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 17°MarMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 17°AprMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 16°MayMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 15°JunMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°JulMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°AugMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°SepMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°OctMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 14°NovMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 14°DecMax: 19°Average: 17°Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 65°FMin: 63°FAprMax: 67°FAverage: 63°FMin: 60°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 62°FAverage: 59°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 62°FAverage: 58°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 59°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 59°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 64°FAverage: 61°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 66°FAverage: 62°FMin: 60°F
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Yactapara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Yactapara has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 65°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 58°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 47mmFebPrecipitation: 59mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 15mmMayPrecipitation: 20mmJunPrecipitation: 23mmJulPrecipitation: 22mmAugPrecipitation: 16mmSepPrecipitation: 17mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 23mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inFebPrecipitation: 2.3inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inJulPrecipitation: 0.9inAugPrecipitation: 0.6inSepPrecipitation: 0.7inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Yactapara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 295 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 59 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 15 mm. That's 45 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Yactapara is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 2.3 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.6 in. That's 1.8 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Yactapara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yactapara is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°64°F
Feb19°65°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr17°63°F
May16°61°F
Jun15°60°F
Jul15°59°F
Aug15°58°F
Sep15°59°F
Oct15°59°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec17°62°F

The best time to visit Yactapara is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 27 mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 13°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yactapara is during January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 55°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 Yactapara 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 Yactapara 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
17 °C62 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C63 °F
20 °C68 °F
7 km/h4 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C60 °F
19 °C67 °F
7 km/h5 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C56 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h5 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h5 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
17 °C62 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
18 °C64 °F
8 km/h5 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C60 °F
19 °C66 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in