What’s the climate like in Pacaya?
The current climate of Pacaya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 19°C and in the warmer months around 21°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Pacaya in recent years was 39°C in November 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in March 2023.
On average, Pacaya receives 1225 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Pacaya?
The best time to visit Pacaya for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Pacaya. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Pacaya
The climate table of Pacaya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 139 | 158 | 157 | 131 | 110 | 57 | 53 | 44 | 66 | 78 | 109 | 123 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 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: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in September, October and November
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in March, April, May, June and July
- Precipitation: 1225 mm per year, averaging 102 mm per month
- Driest months: 44 mm in August, 53 mm in July and 57 mm in June
- Wettest months: 158 mm in February, 157 mm in March and 139 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Pacaya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Pacaya, 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 Pacaya
This graph shows how much precipitation Pacaya, 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 UV Index per Month in Pacaya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Pacaya, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Pacaya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Pacaya, 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 Pacaya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Pacaya, 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.
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Average Weather in Pacaya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pacaya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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