Puno Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Puno, Puno, Peru. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Puno is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1217 mm (48 in). While the overall climate is wet, there are notable seasonal patterns that create interesting contrasts, as demonstrated in our graph below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Puno can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 237 mm (9.3 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 11 mm (0.4 in) of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day.

February, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C (59°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 16°C (61°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Puno Temperature page.

Puno's average annual precipitation is 1217 mm (48 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm (100 in) of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Puno's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Puno Climate page.