Best Time to Visit Puno for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

58/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, April, May

Avoid

January, February, March

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Weather

6°C – 10°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Puno?

The best time to visit Puno for backpacking is December, April, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Puno

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	49Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	104	13	67%	shoulder
February	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	15°	114	16	67%	shoulder
March	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	108	10.6	66%	shoulder
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	33	5.1	57%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	15°	7	0.8	52%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	2	0	49%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	2	0	48%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	3	1.3	46%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	15°	14	3	52%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	24	5.3	49%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	30	5	52%	dry
December	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	91	11.9	58%	shoulder