Climate - Puerto Maldonado (Peru)

The climate of Puerto Maldonado is tropical, with a rainy period from October to April and a relatively dry period from June to August, the austral winter, when temperatures also drop a little.
The city is located in southeastern Peru, near the border with Bolivia, at 12 degrees south latitude, and 200 meters (650 feet) above sea level. We are in the Amazon rainforest, at the confluence of the Tambopata and Madre de Dios rivers.
Unlike in the north of the Amazon rainforest, in this southern part, winds from the south can blow during the winter, the surazos, which can lower the temperature to 10/12 °C (50/54 °F) at night and to 18/20 °C (64/68 °F) during the day. In July 1975, the temperature even dropped to 4 °C (39 °F), while in July 2010m there were two days with a maximum of 13 °C (55.5 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 24.4 °C (75.9 °F), that of the warmest month (October) is of 27.6 °C (81.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 2165 millimeters (85.2 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 55 mm (2.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 345 mm (13.6 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2455 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Puerto Maldonado - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 26.9 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, in January 1993, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F). However, in January 1997, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 345 mm (13.6 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.4 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F). However, in February 1991, it dropped to 17.8 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F). However, in February 2004, it reached 36.4 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 335 mm (13.2 in), distributed over 18 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, in March 2018, it dropped to 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, in March 2010, it reached 37.1 °C (98.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (63 °F). However, in April 2016, it dropped to 12.6 °C (54.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in April 2014, it reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 195 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.1 °C (86.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, in May 1998, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, in May 2009, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, in June 2001, it dropped to 8.8 °C (47.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F). However, in June 1997, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 kph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, in July 2000, it dropped to 8.3 °C (46.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in July 1998, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 25.7 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) and a maximum of 32 °C (89.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, in August 2019, it dropped to 7.5 °C (45.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in August 2005, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 20.9 °C (69.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, in September 1995, it dropped to 11 °C (51.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in September 2005, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In October, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F). However, in October 2015, it dropped to 14.5 °C (58.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, in October 2020, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 205 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.4 °C (90.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in November 2006, it dropped to 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in November 2008, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 235 mm (9.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 77%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Puerto Maldonado is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, in December 2019, it dropped to 17.8 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, in December 1996, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 280 mm (11 in), distributed over 17 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 kph).