Climate Insights for Yungas

Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
March
26°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
August
12°C low53°F low
Wettest
February
22 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yungas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 55 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 22 mm of rainfall. Yungas 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.The climate in Yungas is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 2.2 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Yungas 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: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 53°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 17°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°NovMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 73°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 59°F
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Yungas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 26°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Yungas sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 53°F to 80°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 53°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 22mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 4mm
Precipitation
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.9inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.2in
Precipitation

Yungas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 55 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 22 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 22 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.Yungas is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 2.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 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/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Yungas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.Yungas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb21°69°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr19°67°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°62°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec19°67°F

The best time to visit Yungas is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 5 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yungas is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. 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 Yungas 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 Yungas 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
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C63 °F
26 °C79 °F
7 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
26 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C59 °F
25 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in