Weather in December in Colca Canyon
Planning a getaway to Colca Canyon this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in December?
Colca Canyon is a region in Peru. December in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Cabanaconde.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cabanaconde with an average of 117 mm to high rainfall in Chivay with 137 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Colca Canyon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colca Canyon's yearly weather, check out our Colca Canyon climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
Cabanaconde
In December Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chivay
In December Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Yanque
In December Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Coporaque
In December Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Cabanaconde, December may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon.
On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon is in May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.
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