Climate Insights for Selva Alegre

Provincia de Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru

Hottest
September
17°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
February
252mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Selva Alegre is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 999mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 252mm of rainfall. Selva Alegre 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: September, October, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Feb Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Mar Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 3° Jun Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 2° Jul Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 2° Aug Max: 17° Average: 9° Min: 3° Sep Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 4° Oct Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 5° Nov Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Dec Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 7°
Max
Average
Min

Selva Alegre sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 10°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 249mm Snow: 4mm Feb Precipitation: 252mm Snow: 3mm Mar Precipitation: 208mm Snow: 2mm Apr Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 5mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 9mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 31mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 2mm Dec Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Selva Alegre is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 999mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 83mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 252mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 251mm 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 December, totalling around 22cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Selva Alegre 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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Selva Alegre, which began on March 20, 2026. Selva Alegre 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 September at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 77mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 609mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 16°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 301mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 11mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Selva Alegre 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
7 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
249 mm
4 cm
Feb
7 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
252 mm
3 cm
Mar
6 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
208 mm
2 cm
Apr
5 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
79 mm
1 cm
May
3 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
14 mm
1 cm
Jun Current
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
5 mm
1 cm
Aug
3 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
4 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
9 mm
1 cm
Oct
5 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
31 mm
3 cm
Nov
6 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
37 mm
2 cm
Dec
7 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
108 mm
2 cm
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