Climate Insights for Yanamayo
La Convención, Cusco, Peru
Climate Overview
The climate in Yanamayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,371 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanamayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanamayo 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Yanamayo is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 93.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanamayo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanamayo 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 37°F.
Temperature
Yanamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 15°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yanamayo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 37°F to 59°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 59°F with a mean of 50°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 37°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Yanamayo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,371 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 198 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 345 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 42 mm. That's 303 mm 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.Yanamayo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 93.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 13.6 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 1.7 in. That's 11.9 in 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.
Wind
Yanamayo 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 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Yanamayo 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 3mph, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yanamayo 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 Yanamayo 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.