Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Peru in December
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December23°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December70mm average rain
December is wetter than Peru's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.2 hours average sun
December is close to Peru's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsApril to August and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December9°C average sea
December is close to Peru's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December53 weather score
December is close to Peru's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.
