Climate Insights for Abancay

The climate in Abancay is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1450mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 269mm of rainfall. Abancay 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, September, October. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.

Abancay sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 16°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Abancay is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1450mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 269mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 13mm. That's 256mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 9cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Abancay is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/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 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1km/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.

It is currently autumn in Abancay, which began on March 20, 2026. Abancay is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Abancay 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.