December · Bolivia
Best time to visit Rurrenabaque in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rurrenabaque in December
Average temperature 27°C, 151 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.4/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 151 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Rurrenabaque scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 151 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rurrenabaque is the Amazon and pampas gateway-riverboats toward Madidi and wildlife lodges in Beni’s wetlands. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
December in Rurrenabaque — middling scores, decent value
Days in December average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
151 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Rurrenabaque — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rurrenabaque in December?
- In December, Rurrenabaque averages 27°C, 151 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rurrenabaque?
- December earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rurrenabaque in December?
- Expect about 151 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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