Ollantaytambo weather in December (Cusco, Peru)

Thinking of visiting Ollantaytambo in December? Check the weather first! Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, Ollantaytambo usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Ollantaytambo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 245 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ollantaytambo. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, September, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ollantaytambo climate page with graphs.

 

Ollantaytambo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 245 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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