Climate Insights for Yanacocha

Tayacaja, Huancavelica, Peru

Hottest
November
17°C peak62°F peak
Coldest
August
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
January
412 mm rain16.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanacocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 2,868 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanacocha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanacocha 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, December, April. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Yanacocha is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 112.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanacocha receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanacocha 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, December, April. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 10°FebMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 10°MarMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 10°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 9°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JulMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°AugMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°SepMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°OctMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°NovMax: 17°Average: 13°Min: 9°DecMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FFebMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 50°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 45°FJulMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FAugMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FOctMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 48°FNovMax: 62°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 49°F
Max
Average
Min

Yanacocha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yanacocha has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 55°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 51°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 412mmFebPrecipitation: 406mmMarPrecipitation: 381mmAprPrecipitation: 223mmMayPrecipitation: 139mmJunPrecipitation: 89mmJulPrecipitation: 64mmAugPrecipitation: 100mmSepPrecipitation: 162mmOctPrecipitation: 251mmNovPrecipitation: 277mmDecPrecipitation: 364mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16.2inFebPrecipitation: 16inMarPrecipitation: 15inAprPrecipitation: 8.8inMayPrecipitation: 5.5inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSepPrecipitation: 6.4inOctPrecipitation: 9.9inNovPrecipitation: 10.9inDecPrecipitation: 14.3in
Precipitation

Yanacocha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,868 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 239 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 412 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 64 mm. That's 348 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.Yanacocha is a very wet location, receiving approximately 112.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2.5 in. That's 13.7 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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Yanacocha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yanacocha is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanacocha 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 Yanacocha 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
10 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
412 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
10 °C50 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
406 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
381 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
223 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
7 °C45 °F
15 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
3 km/h2 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
3 km/h2 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C48 °F
16 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
251 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
10 °C49 °F
17 °C62 °F
3 km/h2 mph
364 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in