Climate Insights for Chincha Alta

The climate in Chincha Alta is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 364mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 115mm of rainfall. Chincha Alta 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, January, April. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Chincha Alta has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. March is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Chincha Alta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 364mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 115mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 115mm 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.

Chincha Alta 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 November, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Chincha Alta, which began on March 20, 2026. Chincha Alta 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 March at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The best time to visit Chincha Alta is during 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 15mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chincha Alta 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.