Ollantaytambo weather in December (Cusco, Peru)

What can you expect from the weather in Ollantaytambo during December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Ollantaytambo typically experiences 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.

Ollantaytambo in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 245 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 245 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cusco, Peru (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in December

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

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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 Ollantaytambo in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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