What’s the climate like in Huancavelica?
The current climate of Huancavelica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C during the day to lows of 12°C. The average yearly temperature is around 14°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Huancavelica in recent years was 34°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Huancavelica gets 2013 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Huancavelica?
The best time to visit Huancavelica for pleasant to warm weather is April and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Huancavelica.
Climate Table of Huancavelica
The climate table of Huancavelica 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) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 262 | 281 | 273 | 131 | 100 | 56 | 61 | 81 | 161 | 180 | 168 | 259 |
| Snow (cm) | 5,4 | 2,1 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,2 | 0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0,4 | 1,2 | 0,8 | 2,9 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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: 14°C
- Highest temperature: 15°C in April and August
- Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2013 mm per year, averaging 168 mm per month
- Snowfall: 14 cm per year
- Driest months: 56 mm in June, 61 mm in July and 81 mm in August
- Wettest months: 281 mm in February, 273 mm in March and 262 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Huancavelica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica
This graph shows how much precipitation Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica
This graph shows how much snow Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Huancavelica, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Huancavelica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Huancavelica, 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 Huancavelica by Month
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