When to go · Desaguadero

Desaguadero in December

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). Across Peru: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). Across Peru: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.

Is another month better than December?

December is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages

DesaguaderoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall: Medium
Prices · Peru overall: Medium

Peru overall: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Desaguadero, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Dec: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Dec: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 5
May: 5
Crowds
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Dec: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
May: 0

December: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views)). Across Peru: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.

May: Inside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).

Desaguadero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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