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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Coya.
Coya, Cusco, Peru, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F), peaking in November at 16°C (61°F) and dipping in July to 14°C (57°F).
The city receives considerable rain/snowfall, with around 1757 mm (69 in) annually. February is the wettest month. It has a distinct rainy season from December to March. July is the sunniest month, averaging 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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With minimal seasonal shifts, Coya experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C (61°F) in November to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 6°C (43°F) in November to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.
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Coya has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1757 mm (69 in) of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Coya shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, the wettest month, with an average of 282 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Coya Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Coya serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Coya.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in January, February, March, April, May and June to 3 m/s (6 knots) in July, August, September, October, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Coya. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Coya has a distinct rainy season from December to March.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 16°C (61°F) in November. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 6°C (43°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1757 mm (69 in). February is the wettest month with 282 mm (11 in), while July is the driest with 49 mm (1.9 in).
Coya receives around 2,340 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 257 hours, while February is the cloudiest with just 122 hours. Overall, Coya enjoys abundant sunshine.
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