Climate Insights for Yanamachay

Grau, Apurímac, Peru

Hottest
November
13°C peak56°F peak
Coldest
June
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
February
303 mm rain11.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanamachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 1,780 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 303 mm of rainfall. Yanamachay 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, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 143cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Yanamachay is cool. The average annual temperature is 42°F and approximately 70.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 11.9 in of rainfall. Yanamachay 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, September. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 56in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°-5°0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°FebMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 2°MarMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 1°MayMax: 12°Average: 5°Min: -2°JunMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°JulMax: 12°Average: 4°Min: -3°AugMax: 13°Average: 5°Min: -2°SepMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 0°OctMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°NovMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 1°DecMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 54°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 41°FMin: 29°FJunMax: 53°FAverage: 39°FMin: 26°FJulMax: 54°FAverage: 40°FMin: 26°FAugMax: 55°FAverage: 41°FMin: 28°FSepMax: 55°FAverage: 43°FMin: 31°FOctMax: 56°FAverage: 43°FMin: 33°FNovMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°F
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Yanamachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 13°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 13°C with a mean of 7°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanamachay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 26°F to 56°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 56°F with a mean of 44°F. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 301mmSnow: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 303mmSnow: 26mmMarPrecipitation: 276mmSnow: 19mmAprPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 3mmSepPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 11mmOctPrecipitation: 159mmSnow: 12mmNovPrecipitation: 177mmSnow: 17mmDecPrecipitation: 244mmSnow: 18mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 11.9inSnow (in): 10inMarPrecipitation: 10.9inSnow (in): 7inAprPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 1inJunPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 1inSepPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 4inOctPrecipitation: 6.3inSnow (in): 5inNovPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 9.6inSnow (in): 7in
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Yanamachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,780 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 303 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 11 mm. That's 292 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 143cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 26cm.Yanamachay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 11.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 11.5 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 56in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Yanamachay 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 6km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Yanamachay 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 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanamachay 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanamachay 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h3 mph
301 mm11.9 in
25 cm10 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h2 mph
303 mm11.9 in
26 cm10 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h2 mph
276 mm10.9 in
19 cm7 in
Apr
1 °C33 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
130 mm5.1 in
6 cm2 in
May
-2 °C29 °F
12 °C53 °F
5 km/h3 mph
49 mm1.9 in
3 cm1 in
Jun
-3 °C26 °F
12 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm1 in
Jul
-3 °C26 °F
12 °C54 °F
6 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
2 cm1 in
Aug
-2 °C28 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
3 cm1 in
Sep
0 °C31 °F
13 °C55 °F
6 km/h4 mph
89 mm3.5 in
11 cm4 in
OctCurrent
1 °C33 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
159 mm6.3 in
12 cm5 in
Nov
1 °C34 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
177 mm7 in
17 cm7 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
13 °C55 °F
4 km/h3 mph
244 mm9.6 in
18 cm7 in