When to go to Ayacucho and central Andes

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January - February

Warm and sunny days in Ayacucho, with temperate nights and some rain; in the Central Andes these are the wettest months

22°C Average max daytime temperature

11°C Average min nighttime temperature

17 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Andes

March - April

Warm and sunny days in Ayacucho, with temperate nights and the possibility of the odd shower; in the Central Andes the rainy season draws to a close; Easter celebrations are notable in the region

23°C Average max daytime temperature

10°C Average min nighttime temperature

10 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Vicunas

May - June

Cooler, drier months in Ayacucho and in the Central Andes; night-time temperatures drop, significantly so at higher altitudes

24°C Average max daytime temperature

8°C Average min nighttime temperature

2 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Ayacucho

July - August

The coolest, driest months in Ayacucho and in the Central Andes; night-time temperatures drop, significantly so at higher altitudes

24°C Average max daytime temperature

7°C Average min nighttime temperature

0 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Quinoa

September - October

A popular time to travel, with sunny days and more moderate night-time temperatures; some rain should be expected as the wet season arrives, generally around late October

23°C Average max daytime temperature

9°C Average min nighttime temperature

8 days per season rainfall

None humidity

Ayacucho

November - December

There should be plenty of sunshine and temperatures increase in Ayacucho; in the Central Andes expect cloudy intervals and increased showers as the rainy season in the mountains develops

24°C Average max daytime temperature

11°C Average min nighttime temperature

12 days per season rainfall

None humidity

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