What’s the climate like in Canta?
The current climate of Canta features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Canta in recent years was 34°C in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in October 2020.
On average, Canta gets 1247 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 29 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Peru? Check out the weather and climate in places like Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, or have a look at other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Canta?
The best time to visit Canta for pleasant to warm weather is July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Canta.
Climate Table of Canta
The climate table of Canta shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 24 | 14 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 207 | 253 | 191 | 110 | 58 | 26 | 18 | 24 | 66 | 121 | 75 | 98 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,5 | 1,4 | 0 | 4,4 | 0 | 1,9 | 0,3 | 0,7 | 2,1 | 6,2 | 4,2 | 5,2 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in January and March
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in April and June
- Precipitation*: 1247 mm per year, averaging 104 mm per month
- Snowfall: 29 cm per year
- Driest months: 18 mm in July, 24 mm in August and 26 mm in June
- Wettest months: 253 mm in February, 207 mm in January and 191 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Canta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Canta, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Canta
This graph shows how much precipitation Canta, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Canta
This graph shows how much snow Canta, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Canta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Canta, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Canta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Canta, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Canta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Canta, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Canta
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Canta, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Canta by Month
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