Peru weather in December
Peru in December averages 21°C (70°F), 1 mm of rain and 3.9 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Peru, December is the fifth warmest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 21°C (70°F)
19–24°C · 65–75°F
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 3.9 h
hours per day
What is Peru like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What should I pack for Peru in December?
Layers for a mild month
Nothing here is extreme — pack for the monthly average and a jacket for the evening.
December compared with November and January
December in Peru is 1.8°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
December in Peru is 2°C cooler than January and about as wet as it, which averages 23°C (74°F).
Daylight in Peru in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 12 hours 50 minutes in Peru, rising about 05:38 and setting about 18:28 local time.
No month in Peru has more daylight than December.
Travel guides for Peru
What to read before you book.
Peru weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 74°F | 1 mm |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 1 mm |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm |
| April | 22°C / 71°F | 0 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 1 mm |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| November | 19°C / 67°F | 0 mm |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm |
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FAQs about Peru in December
December climate averages for Peru, 1991–2020.
Peru averages 21°C (70°F) in December, ranging from about 19°C (65°F) at night to 24°C (75°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 1 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. December averages 21°C (70°F) against 23°C (74°F) in January — 2°C cooler.
December is 1.8°C warmer than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to May; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 3.9 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 50 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the most of any month in Peru.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 05:38 and sunset about 18:28 local time. Both shift across the month.
