SeasonMapParacas weather in December
Peru
December in Paracas: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Paracas · #271 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Paracas in December
Other months in Paracas
Paracas's forum calls April comfortable by day but consistently windy by afternoon — regulars say it's exactly what makes the bay so popular for windsurfing. Mornings are the calmer window for boat trips out to the Ballestas Islands, before the afternoon breeze picks up.
Add your own note from Paracas's card on the map.
Paracas climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 23°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paracas in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer / year-end holidays in Peru, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paracas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherParacas's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Paracas in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Reserve ticket and boat rules
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyThe national reserve charges at the gate or online and the Ballestas boats run to a fixed morning timetable with no landing allowed. Buy the combined ticket if you are doing both. Source ↗
- Nature
Sea lion pups on the Ballestas
15 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyBirdlife seasonThe sea lion colonies pup over the southern summer and the noise off the rocks carries across the water. Humboldt penguins and the guano birds are there the whole year round.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Paracas — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Paracas?
Paracas in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Paracas?
- December in Paracas: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Paracas on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Paracas in December?
- In December, Paracas averages a daily high of 23.3°C and a low of 17.8°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paracas in December?
- Paracas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in December.
Other months in Paracas
Compare Paracas in December
Warmer or cooler than Paracas in December
Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: Lima's Christmas and New Year on 20 Dec – 2 Jan.