Chachapoyas

Amazonas Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Amazonas, Peru in December.

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Chachapoyas Lamud Cocachimba

Thinking about venturing to Amazonas, Peru this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Amazonas in December

Amazonas, Peru is a region in Peru. December in Amazonas generally has pleasant temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Chachapoyas.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Amazonas, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Lamud with an average of 242 mm (9.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Cocachimba with 255 mm (10 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Amazonas in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Amazonas

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Amazonas, Peru?

Temperature range in Amazonas (December)

Precipitation variation in Amazonas (December)

Chachapoyas

In December Chachapoyas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Chachapoyas →

Lamud

In December Lamud generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Lamud →

Cocachimba

In December Cocachimba generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
255 mm (10 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cocachimba →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Amazonas, in Peru.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Amazonas in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chachapoyas 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Lamud 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Cocachimba 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 255 mm (10 in)

Amazonas weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Amazonas, Peru in December?

December in Amazonas, Peru brings unpleasant weather. In Chachapoyas, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

What is the average temperature in Amazonas, Peru in December?

Chachapoyas averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 11°C (52°F).

Does Amazonas, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Chachapoyas records an average of 245 mm (9.6 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Amazonas, Peru.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Amazonas, Peru?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Chachapoyas, December may not be the ideal time to visit Amazonas, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit Amazonas, Peru is in June and August with generally perfect weather in Chachapoyas. On the other hand, the months of February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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