Madre de Dios Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Madre de Dios, Peru in December.

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Puerto Maldonado Filadelfia Sandoval Inca

Planning a trip to Madre de Dios, Peru this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Madre de Dios in December

Madre de Dios, Peru is a region in Peru. December in Madre de Dios generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Puerto Maldonado. On average, December is the warmest month of the year in Madre de Dios, Peru. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Madre de Dios, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Manu National Park with an average of 197 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Inca with 398 mm (16 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Madre de Dios 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 Madre de Dios

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

Temperature range in Madre de Dios (December)

Precipitation variation in Madre de Dios (December)

Puerto Maldonado

In December Puerto Maldonado generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
268 mm (11 in)
360 mm (14 in)
398 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Maldonado →

Filadelfia

In December Filadelfia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
388 mm (15 in)
417 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Filadelfia →

Sandoval

In December Sandoval generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
354 mm (14 in)
392 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sandoval →

Inca

In December Inca generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
288 mm (11 in)
398 mm (16 in)
428 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Inca →

Colombia

In December Colombia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
335 mm (13 in)
375 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colombia →

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

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Madre de Dios in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Maldonado 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 360 mm (14 in)
Filadelfia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 388 mm (15 in)
Sandoval 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Inca 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 398 mm (16 in)
Colombia 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Manú 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 274 mm (11 in)

Madre de Dios weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Madre de Dios, Peru in December?

Expect poor weather across Madre de Dios, Peru in December. The popular destination of Puerto Maldonado averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Madre de Dios, Peru in December?

Average temperatures in Madre de Dios, Peru during December range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Puerto Maldonado.

Does Madre de Dios, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Madre de Dios, Peru peaks during December. Puerto Maldonado averages roughly 360 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Madre de Dios, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Puerto Maldonado, December may not be the ideal time to visit Madre de Dios, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit Madre de Dios, Peru is in June with generally perfect weather in Puerto Maldonado. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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