Climate Insights for Huancavelica

The climate in Huancavelica is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1679mm of precipitation falls per year. Huancavelica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Huancavelica 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, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Huancavelica experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Huancavelica sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 11°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 11°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Huancavelica is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1679mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 140mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 276mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 30mm. That's 246mm 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. Huancavelica receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 202cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is February, with approximately 30cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Huancavelica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 Huancavelica, which began on March 20, 2026. Huancavelica 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 11°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huancavelica 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.