Tarapoto

San Martin Weather in December

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

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Tarapoto Sauce Lamas

Planning a journey to San Martin, Peru this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in San Martin in December

San Martin, Peru is a region in Peru. December in San Martin generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Tarapoto. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sauce with an average of 180 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Lamas with 275 mm (11 in).

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Best Places to Visit in San Martin 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 San Martin

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

Temperature range in San Martin (December)

Precipitation variation in San Martin (December)

Tarapoto

In December Tarapoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
240 mm (9.4 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tarapoto →

Sauce

In December Sauce generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sauce →

Lamas

In December Lamas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
275 mm (11 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lamas →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tarapoto 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Sauce 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Lamas 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 275 mm (11 in)

San Martin weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in San Martin, Peru in December?

In December, San Martin, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Tarapoto sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in San Martin, Peru in December?

In Tarapoto, the average daytime high in December is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does San Martin, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to San Martin, Peru, with Tarapoto averaging around 233 mm (9.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit San Martin, Peru?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit San Martin, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Tarapoto.

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

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