December · Peru
Best time to visit Puno in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puno 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
8.6/10
Ranked #5 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 Puno scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puno sits on the Peruvian shore of Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros islands just offshore.
December is one of the strongest months in Puno (5th)
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 8.6/10 puts this among the year's best months in Puno (5th of 12); only October scores higher, at 9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puno in December?
- In December, Puno averages 10°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Puno?
- December earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puno 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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