Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Cieneguilla in December sees high temperatures, with highs around 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). Overall excellent conditions make it one of the better months to visit.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Cieneguilla typically stay consistent throughout December, with daily highs averaging around 24°C (75°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 19°C (66°F).
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Based on weather observations in Cieneguilla between 1991 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during December.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
For Cieneguilla in December, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.