Climate Insights for Yanayaco

Tayacaja, Huancavelica, Peru

Hottest
November
16°C peak61°F peak
Coldest
July
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
February
221 mm rain8.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yanayaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1,459 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yanayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanayaco 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, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Yanayaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 57.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Yanayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yanayaco 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, October. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°FebMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°MarMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 9°AprMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°JulMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°AugMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 6°SepMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 7°OctMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 8°NovMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°DecMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 9°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°FJunMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FJulMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FAugMax: 58°FAverage: 50°FMin: 42°FSepMax: 59°FAverage: 51°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 60°FAverage: 52°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°F
Max
Average
Min

Yanayaco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Yanayaco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 42°F to 61°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 61°F with a mean of 53°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 218mmFebPrecipitation: 221mmMarPrecipitation: 208mmAprPrecipitation: 96mmMayPrecipitation: 69mmJunPrecipitation: 44mmJulPrecipitation: 33mmAugPrecipitation: 54mmSepPrecipitation: 79mmOctPrecipitation: 116mmNovPrecipitation: 136mmDecPrecipitation: 186mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.6inFebPrecipitation: 8.7inMarPrecipitation: 8.2inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inMayPrecipitation: 2.7inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inJulPrecipitation: 1.3inAugPrecipitation: 2.1inSepPrecipitation: 3.1inOctPrecipitation: 4.6inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inDecPrecipitation: 7.3in
Precipitation

Yanayaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,459 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 122 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 221 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 33 mm. That's 188 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.Yanayaco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.3 in. That's 7.4 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: 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

Yanayaco 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 April, 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.Yanayaco 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 April, 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 Yanayaco 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 Yanayaco 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
9 °C47 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C47 °F
15 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
208 mm8.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
7 °C45 °F
15 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
6 °C43 °F
15 °C58 °F
3 km/h2 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
6 °C42 °F
15 °C58 °F
3 km/h2 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
6 °C42 °F
15 °C58 °F
3 km/h2 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
15 °C59 °F
3 km/h2 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
16 °C60 °F
3 km/h2 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C47 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
16 °C61 °F
3 km/h2 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in