Loreto weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Loreto in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Loreto in December?
Loreto is a region in Peru. December in Loreto generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Iquitos. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Yurimaguas with an average of 240 mm to heavy rainfall in Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve with 283 mm. The city Iquitos usually sees around 162 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Loreto in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Loreto climate page.
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Average weather in Iquitos
In December Iquitos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Santa Teresa
In December Santa Teresa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Yucuruche
In December Yucuruche generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mazán
In December Mazán generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Franco
In December Puerto Franco generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Loreto, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit Loreto?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Loreto with often poor weather in Iquitos.
On average, the best time to visit Loreto is in July and August with generally tolerable weather in Iquitos. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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