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Tarapoto in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Tarapoto in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Tarapoto, Peru.

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Tarapoto in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Tarapoto in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 22°C Max 29°C 201 mm 10 day(s) 87% 51% UV 6 11.7 h/day
Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 05:46 18:16
Hourly weather

Average weather in Tarapoto in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Tarapoto in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Tarapoto in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Tarapoto in December.

Temperatures and rain in Tarapoto in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Tarapoto in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Tarapoto in December

Check the seasonal normals in Tarapoto in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 26.6°C 25.8°C 25.3°C
Maximum temperature 30.3°C 29.3°C 28.9°C
Minimum temperature 22.9°C 22.2°C 21.8°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2016)
38.0°C
(2017)
37.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2021)
18.0°C
(2009)
17.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 19 day(s)
(63%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 7 km/h 8 km/h 7 km/h
Wind temperature 22.9°C 22.2°C 21.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 223.0 mm 201.2 mm 232.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(73%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 13 day(s)
(42%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Record precipitation in one day 136.7 mm
(2010)
139.9 mm
(2010)
160.2 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 86% 87% 88%
Visibility 8.2 km 8.0 km 7.8 km
Cloud cover 45% 51% 53%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h38 05h46 06h01
Sunset time 18h03 18h16 18h28
Day length 12h25 12h30 12h27
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Tarapoto in December?

Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Possible activities in December
Animal observationNature and landscapesNightlife
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Tarapoto in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Tarapoto in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.6 mm
2
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
21°C28°C1.2 mm
3
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
21°C29°C1.5 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.6 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
22°C28°C0.3 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
22°C29°C1.2 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C3.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C3.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.3 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C1.8 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.3 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
20°C31°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy light drizzle
21°C30°C0.9 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.4 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
21°C33°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C2.9 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C2.6 mm
18
Light rain shower
21°C26°C6.0 mm
19
Mist
20°C23°C1.6 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C3.5 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.3 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
23°C33°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
22°C32°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C1.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.8 mm
27
Light rain shower
20°C27°C1.8 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C7.9 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C3.7 mm
30
Light rain shower
20°C28°C2.5 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
20°C32°C7.8 mm
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Where to go near Tarapoto in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Tarapoto in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Tarapoto in December, which places this month 6th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 201 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Expect about 11.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 79/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Tarapoto are: January, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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