December · Peru
Best time to visit Lake Titicaca in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lake Titicaca in December
Average temperature 10°C, 52 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Lake Titicaca scores 9.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 10°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lake Titicaca floats reed islands and Aymara villages on the world's highest navigable lake. Best window: late spring through early autumn.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Lake Titicaca — one of the best windows
December averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight.
A 9.3/10 puts this among the year's best months in Lake Titicaca (3rd of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lake Titicaca in December?
- In December, Lake Titicaca averages 10°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Lake Titicaca?
- December earns a 9.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lake Titicaca in December?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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