Puno Weather in December

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

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Puno Ocosuyo Juliaca Chucuito

Planning a getaway to Puno, Peru 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 to Expect in Puno in December

Puno, Peru is a region in Peru. December in Puno generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Ocosuyo to 18°C (64°F) in Juliaca. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Juliaca and 8°C (46°F) in Ocosuyo. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Puno, Peru.

For a closer look at conditions across Puno, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Juliaca with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Ocosuyo with 202 mm (8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Puno 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 Puno

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

Temperature range in Puno (December)

Precipitation variation in Puno (December)

Puno

In December Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Puno →

Ocosuyo

In December Ocosuyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
202 mm (8 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ocosuyo →

Juliaca

In December Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
152 mm (6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Juliaca →

Chucuito

In December Chucuito generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chucuito →

Huillanopampa

In December Huillanopampa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Huillanopampa →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puno 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Ocosuyo 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Juliaca 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Chucuito 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Huillanopampa 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)
Luquina 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)

Puno weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Puno, Peru in December. The popular destination of Puno averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

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

In Puno, the average daytime high in December is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Rainfall in Puno, Peru peaks during December. Puno averages roughly 164 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Puno, Peru?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Puno, Peru due to the typically unpleasant weather in Puno.

On average, the best time to visit Puno, Peru is in May, June, July, August and November with generally pleasant weather in Puno. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.

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