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Vinicunca in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Vinicunca 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 Vinicunca, Peru.

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Vinicunca in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Vinicunca in December in summary
Very bad weather
Min 3°C Max 10°C 478 mm 26 day(s) 83% 43% 12.4 h/day 75.4 cm
Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:12 18:09
Hourly weather

Average weather in Vinicunca in December 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Vinicunca 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 Vinicunca in December

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Vinicunca in December.

Temperatures and rain in Vinicunca in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in December, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Vinicunca in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Vinicunca in December

Check the seasonal normals in Vinicunca 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 7.4°C 6.6°C 6.3°C
Maximum temperature 11.3°C 10.0°C 9.7°C
Minimum temperature 3.4°C 3.3°C 3.0°C
Record maximum temperature 18.0°C
(2009)
17.0°C
(2009)
18.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 0.0°C
(2010)
-1.0°C
(2009)
-1.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Wind
Wind speed 12 km/h 12 km/h 12 km/h
Wind temperature 2.6°C 2.4°C 2.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 386.6 mm 477.8 mm 566.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 20 day(s)
(67%)
26 day(s)
(83%)
29 day(s)
(92%)
Record precipitation in one day 61.8 mm
(2009)
55.5 mm
(2010)
65.8 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 83% 86%
Visibility 8.7 km 8.3 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 33% 43% 48%
UV index 2 2 2
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h07 05h12 05h29
Sunset time 17h53 18h09 18h20
Day length 12h46 12h57 12h51
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Vinicunca in December?

Activities not recommended in December
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Vinicunca in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
6°C12°C1.4 mm
2
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
2°C11°C3.1 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
4°C13°C2.6 mm
4
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
1°C11°C4.1 mm6.5 cm
5
Clear/Sunny
3°C14°C0.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
5°C13°C6.8 mm8.5 cm
7
Patchy rain nearby
5°C14°C0.7 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
3°C13°C1.3 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
5°C14°C2.3 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
4°C14°C5.9 mm
11
Light sleet showers
4°C6°C1.7 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
4°C13°C1.9 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
3°C15°C0.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
4°C14°C1.6 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
3°C14°C3.6 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
4°C13°C1.6 mm
17
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
3°C8°C2.5 mm1.3 cm
18
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
4°C11°C0.9 mm
19
Light rain shower
5°C12°C2.8 mm
20
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
1°C10°C1.9 mm2.6 cm
21
Light rain shower
4°C12°C2.8 mm
22
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
2°C15°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
4°C15°C1.2 mm
24
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
2°C13°C2.1 mm1.2 cm
25
Light rain shower
4°C8°C2.7 mm0.9 cm
26
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
1°C9°C5.6 mm9.2 cm
27
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
2°C12°C5.3 mm0.3 cm
28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
1°C11°C1.3 mm
29
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
2°C14°C0.9 mm
30
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
7°C13°C1.3 mm
31
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
3°C12°C2.0 mm
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Where to go near Vinicunca in December?

Compare cities and destinations near Vinicunca in December to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Vinicunca.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Vinicunca in December: your frequently asked questions

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

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Vinicunca in December, which places this month 12th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 10°C during the day and 3°C at night, with about 478 mm of precipitation spread over 26 rainy days.

Expect about 12.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 65/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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