Puerto Maldonado Weather in December

What's the weather like in Puerto Maldonado (Madre de Dios) in December 2024?

The climate in Puerto Maldonado during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

December is in the summer in Puerto Maldonado and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Puerto Maldonado weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.3°C 88.3°F
Nightly temperature 21.5°C 70.7°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 296 mm 11.6 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 9kph 6 mph

On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Puerto Maldonado with around 296mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Puerto Maldonado

Puerto Maldonado average temperature in December

December rainfall

Puerto Maldonado average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Puerto Maldonado average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Puerto Maldonado in December 2024.

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Puerto Maldonado weather stats

Puerto Maldonado weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.6°C 88.9°F
Driest month: June 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: June 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: January 329mm 13ins
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