Pasco Weather in December

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

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Oxapampa

Thinking about venturing to Pasco, 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 Pasco in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Oxapampa.

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

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 430 mm (17 in) in Oxapampa.

Explore Pasco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Pasco — and find the best time to visit. (based on Oxapampa)

January22°C (72°F) February21°C (70°F) March22°C (72°F) April22°C (72°F) May21°C (70°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November22°C (72°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pasco in December

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

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 Pasco

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Pasco, Peru?

Oxapampa

In December Oxapampa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
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November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
430 mm (17 in)
475 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pasco, in Peru.

Pasco weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Pasco, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Oxapampa sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Oxapampa peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in December, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Pasco, Peru, with Oxapampa averaging around 430 mm (17 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Pasco, Peru?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Oxapampa, December may not be the ideal time to visit Pasco, Peru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oxapampa. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Pasco.

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