The weather in December in Tarapoto

It's hot in December in Tarapoto with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Tarapoto. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Tarapoto, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2022, Tarapoto reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 147 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in December for Tarapoto

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tarapoto. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Tarapoto New York
Average temperature 32°C 9°C
Max. temperature 34°C 12°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 147 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 17 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Tarapoto with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 23°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Tarapoto is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Tarapoto, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Tarapoto

Temperature in December in Tarapoto over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Tarapoto, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Tarapoto

Total precipitation in December in Tarapoto over the years

Daily UV index in December in Tarapoto

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Tarapoto, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Tarapoto by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tarapoto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.