AI-generatedPuerto Maldonado at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Jul
- Warmest month
- Sep · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 2,331 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 193 m
Climate in Puerto Maldonado
Puerto Maldonado has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while June is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Maldonado is moderately sunny; August is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Maldonado
The best time to visit Puerto Maldonado is from June to July. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 368 mm.
Puerto Maldonado through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Maldonado in the dry season
Apr – Oct
Fair
- 29–33 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 89 rainy days in all
Puerto Maldonado in the rainy season
Nov – Mar
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 125 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – July
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:1217:33
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:58–05:40 · evening 17:05–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:50–04:58 · evening 17:46–17:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Puerto Maldonado compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.5 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Maldonado in October?
In October, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 212 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 22 min05:12 – 17:33
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Puerto Maldonado
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Puerto Maldonado: score 67 against 27. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. July has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 67better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 6.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 212 mm | 40 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 24better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Maldonado month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
32January31° · 4.3 h
In January, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 368 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in January33February30° · 3.9 h
In February, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 360 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in February32March31° · 4.3 h
In March, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 296 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in March33April31° · 4.8 h
In April, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in April51May29° · 4.9 h
In May, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in May65June29° · 5.6 h
In June, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in June67July30° · 6.5 h
In July, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in July52August32° · 7.0 h
In August, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 56 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in August37September33° · 6.6 h
In September, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in September27October32° · 5.5 h
In October, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 212 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in October33November31° · 5.0 h
In November, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 263 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in November32December31° · 4.5 h
In December, Puerto Maldonado is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 335 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puerto Maldonado
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in July (19°), the warmest in January (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 336 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 32 | 31° | 23° | 4.3 h | 27 | 368 |
| FebruaryFeb | 33 | 30° | 23° | 3.9 h | 25 | 360 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 31° | 23° | 4.3 h | 26 | 296 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 31° | 22° | 4.8 h | 19 | 164 |
| MayMay | 51 | 29° | 21° | 4.9 h | 14 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 29° | 20° | 5.6 h | 9 | 47 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 30° | 19° | 6.5 h | 7 | 40 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 32° | 20° | 7.0 h | 8 | 56 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 33° | 22° | 6.6 h | 13 | 105 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 32° | 22° | 5.5 h | 20 | 212 |
| NovemberNov | 33 | 31° | 22° | 5.0 h | 22 | 263 |
| DecemberDec | 32 | 31° | 23° | 4.5 h | 26 | 335 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Puerto Maldonado
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Puerto Maldonado, 44 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Puerto Maldonado: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Puerto Maldonado has about 20 rainy days with 212 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Puerto Maldonado
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Puerto Maldonado
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Maldonado is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Puerto Maldonado typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Puerto Maldonado: mostly cloudy, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Puerto Maldonado
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Maldonado (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Puerto Maldonado has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Puerto Maldonado
Weather for your travel dates
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Puerto Maldonado in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Puerto Maldonado has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27).
- 33
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
- 32
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,690 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Puerto Maldonado vs La Rinconada
In October Puerto Maldonado has the better holiday weather (score 27 vs 7). During the day La Rinconada is 25 °C cooler than Puerto Maldonado. La Rinconada gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Puerto Maldonado | La Rinconada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 23 |
| Best time | Jun – Jul | Jun – Jul |
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Maldonado
When is the best time to visit Puerto Maldonado?
The best time to visit Puerto Maldonado is from June to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Maldonado?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. June is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Maldonado?
The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is January with 368 mm. The driest month is July with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Maldonado get?
Puerto Maldonado gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 7.0 hours a day; in February there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Maldonado in?
Puerto Maldonado is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Maldonado?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Maldonado takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,690 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Maldonado?
Puerto Maldonado has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 57) and its weakest during October half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 54, summer holidays 57, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 32.