, with a rainy period from December to March and a dry period from May to September, the austral winter, when night temperatures also decrease, often falling below the freezing point. Daytime temperatures, on the other hand, are quite stable throughout the year, although they increase a bit in spring, October and November.
The city is located in the south-east of Peru, in the department of Puno, on the Andean plateau, at 3,800 meters (12,465 feet) above sea level and 15 degrees south latitude. About 20 km (12 mi) to the southeast is Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, split between Peru and Bolivia. Beyond the lake we find La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. The climate of Juliaca is similar to that of the upper part of La Paz, which is located on the same plateau.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.3 °C, with a minimum of
4.5 °C and a maximum of
18.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.8 °C in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
24.8 °C in January 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
135 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.1 °C, with a minimum of
4.5 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
24.2 °C in February 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
110 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
March is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11 °C, with a minimum of
3.9 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.2 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
23.8 °C in March 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.2 °C, with a minimum of
2.1 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-7 °C in April 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23.2 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
7.9 kph.
May is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
8.2 °C, with a minimum of
-1.6 °C and a maximum of
18 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in May 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
23 °C in May 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only
9.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is of
7 kph.
June is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
6.9 °C, with a minimum of
-3.9 °C and a maximum of
17.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in June 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
21.8 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
3.1 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
6.6 °C, with a minimum of
-4.3 °C and a maximum of
17.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-8 °C. However, it dropped to
-11 °C in July 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
21.4 °C in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.4 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 88% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
August is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
7.9 °C, with a minimum of
-2.5 °C and a maximum of
18.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
22.1 °C in August 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
5.8 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
September is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
8.9 °C, with a minimum of
-0.6 °C and a maximum of
18.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8 °C in September 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
October is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.7 °C, with a minimum of
2.3 °C and a maximum of
19 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5.5 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22 °C. However, it reached
24 °C in October 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is of
10.4 kph.
November, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
3.5 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.5 °C in November 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
24.5 °C in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
December, the warmest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
3.8 °C and a maximum of
19.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.2 °C in December 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in December 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
10.3 kph.