Colca Canyon Weather in December

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

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Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque Coporaque

Thinking about venturing to Colca Canyon, 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 Colca Canyon in December

Colca Canyon, Peru 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 (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Cabanaconde.

For specific regional insights in Colca Canyon, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cabanaconde with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Chivay with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Explore Colca Canyon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colca Canyon - and find the best time to visit. (based on Cabanaconde)

January13°C (55°F) February13°C (55°F) March13°C (55°F) April14°C (57°F) May14°C (57°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November16°C (61°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colca Canyon.

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 Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (December)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (December)

Cabanaconde

In December Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In December Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In December Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
204 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Yanque →

Coporaque

In December Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Coporaque →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Chivay 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Yanque 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Coporaque 14°C (57°F) 1°C (34°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

Colca Canyon weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in December?

December in Colca Canyon, Peru brings mixed weather. In Cabanaconde, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in December?

Daytime temperatures in Cabanaconde peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in December, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Cabanaconde typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 117 mm (4.6 in) on average across Colca Canyon, Peru.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Cabanaconde, December may not be the ideal time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru is in May, June, July and August with generally very good weather in Cabanaconde. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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