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.
Inca Weather in December
Inca in December averages 31°C (88°F) during the day and 23°C (73°F) at night. December is part of the rainy season, so frequent rainfall is typical.
Rainfall in Inca in December
As part of the rainy season, Inca sees around 13 days of rain in December, with an average of 398 mm (16 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.
Temperature in Inca in December
December in Inca sees highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) overnight. For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day. With lows of 23°C (73°F), the nights are warm and generally comfortable. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Inca. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Inca Temperature in December
Min Temperature
23°C (73°F)
Max Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Chance of Rain
43%
Precipitation
398 mm (16 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
78% *
* Data from: Puerto Maldonado, Peru (36 KM, 22 Miles).
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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).
What to Wear in Inca in December
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Inca in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping6/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Inca 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in December
Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Iquitos
31°C (88°F) Trujillo
24°C (75°F) Lima
23°C (73°F) Arequipa
18°C (64°F) Puno16°C (61°F) Cusco16°C (61°F) Machu Picchu16°C (61°F) Urubamba14°C (57°F) Bucket list
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