San Martin weather in December
Thinking about venturing to San Martin this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in San Martin in December?
San Martin is a region in Peru. December in San Martin generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sauce with an average of 180 mm to heavy rainfall in Lamas with 275 mm.
For specific regional insights in San Martin for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our San Martin climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in San Martin?
Tarapoto
In December Tarapoto generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sauce
In December Sauce generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lamas
In December Lamas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°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 San Martin, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit San Martin?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit San Martin due to the typically poor weather in Tarapoto.
On average, the best time to visit San Martin is in June and July with generally pleasant weather in Tarapoto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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