Palca, Peru experiences average highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 16 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Palca, Peru Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Palca, Peru. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.1/10
Best: July, August
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 14°C / 3°C
Feels Like 13°C / 0°C
Rainy Days 16
Rainfall 123 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 62%
Wind Speed 12 km/h
Dew Point 1°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 5 days
Hottest Month
16°C
September
Avg Low3°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
1°C
June
Avg High14°C
Rain2days
Driest Month
2days
June
Avg High14°C
Avg Low1°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
August (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:07
Daylight 11.2h
Sunset 17:21
Live conditions—
Palca on the map · live conditions
Palca, Peru
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Peru
- City
- Palca
- Population
- 969
- Coordinates
- -15.24°, -70.60°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 3 days/mo
2/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 14°C / 5°C . Feb: 13°C / 5°C . Mar: 13°C / 5°C . Apr: 14°C / 3°C . May: 14°C / 2°C . Jun: 14°C / 1°C . Jul: 15°C / 1°C . Aug: 16°C / 1°C . Sep: 16°C / 3°C . Oct: 15°C / 3°C . Nov: 16°C / 4°C . Dec: 14°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 248 mm. Feb: 279 mm. Mar: 249 mm. Apr: 125 mm. May: 47 mm. Jun: 7 mm. Jul: 9 mm. Aug: 12 mm. Sep: 58 mm. Oct: 112 mm. Nov: 118 mm. Dec: 212 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 80%. Feb: 83%. Mar: 83%. Apr: 73%. May: 61%. Jun: 43%. Jul: 36%. Aug: 36%. Sep: 49%. Oct: 60%. Nov: 60%. Dec: 75%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 11 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 11 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 15 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 13 km/h . Dec: 12 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 10h. Jul: 10h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 10. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 10. Dec: UV 10.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 13 days. Feb: 14 days. Mar: 15 days. Apr: 9 days. May: 4 days. Jun: 1 days. Jul: 1 days. Aug: 2 days. Sep: 5 days. Oct: 9 days. Nov: 7 days. Dec: 11 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 19 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Nov 2025 · 15°C | Sep · 16°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 0°C | Jun · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 324 mm | Feb · 279 mm |
| Windiest month | Aug 2025 · 16 km/h | Aug · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Fair June
Fair July best
Fair August best
Fair September
Fair October
Wet November
Poor December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 5°C | 14°C / 3°C | 27days (248 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 80% Humid | 9.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 13°C / 5°C | 14°C / 3°C | 27days (279 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 83% Humid | 9.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 13°C / 5°C | 14°C / 3°C | 29days (249 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 83% Humid | 9.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 3°C | 13°C / 1°C | 19days (125 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 2°C | 12°C / -2°C | 10days (47 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 14°C / 1°C | 11°C / -3°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July best | 15°C / 1°C | 11°C / -3°C | 2days (9 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 16°C / 1°C | 12°C / -3°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 16°C / 3°C | 14°C / 0°C | 12days (58 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 9.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| October | 15°C / 3°C | 15°C / 0°C | 18days (112 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 10.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 4°C | 15°C / 1°C | 17days (118 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 10.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| December | 14°C / 5°C | 14°C / 2°C | 25days (212 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 10.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Palca are July, August, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Palca, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Palca is September, with average daytime highs of 16°C (61°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Palca is June, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Palca is February, averaging 279mm of precipitation across 27 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Palca runs through March, January, February, December, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Palca.
Palca receives approximately 126 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Palca.
The least favorable months to visit Palca are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider July, August instead.
The annual average UV index in Palca is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Palca is 62%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Palca receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 12 cm (5 in) of accumulation, with about 5 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Palca are 12 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is August with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Palca averages 5 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Palca is 1°C (34°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Palca has a Tundra climate, classified as ET under the Köppen system. Polar climates are characterized by very cold temperatures year-round with minimal precipitation and limited vegetation.
The 'feels like' temperature in Palca ranges from 0°C (32°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
June is not the best time to visit Palca, with a climate score of 4.6/10. Consider visiting during July, August instead for better conditions.
For June in Palca, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 14°C (58°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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