Urubamba weather in December (Cusco, Peru)

Will it be warm or cold in Urubamba this December? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Urubamba generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Urubamba in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 236 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Urubamba. May, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Urubamba climate page with graphs.

 

Urubamba, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 236 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 155 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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