AI-generatedPuno at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,440 h
- Rain a year
- 1,039 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 3,792 m
Climate in Puno
Puno has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. November is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year, Puno is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puno
The best time to visit Puno is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 205 mm.
Puno through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puno in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Puno in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 15–16 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 75 rainy days in all
Puno in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 15–16 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Puno in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 16–17 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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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
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
05:1317:39
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 04:59–05:41 · evening 17:10–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:51–04:59 · evening 17:52–18:00
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 Puno compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 18° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 4° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Puno in October?
In October, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puno.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 26 min05:13 – 17:39
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Puno
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Puno: score 95 against 72. In June, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. June has 14 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 18° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 3° | −1° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 7.5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 6 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puno month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January15° · 5.3 h
In January, Puno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 205 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in January53February15° · 5.1 h
In February, Puno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 191 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in February56March15° · 5.6 h
In March, Puno is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in March63April16° · 6.3 h
In April, Puno is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 76 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in April90May16° · 7.3 h
In May, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 21 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in May95June16° · 7.5 h
In June, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in June95July17° · 7.6 h
In July, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in July95August17° · 7.6 h
In August, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in August82September18° · 7.5 h
In September, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in September72October18° · 7.3 h
In October, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in October70November18° · 7.1 h
In November, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in November59December16° · 5.8 h
In December, Puno is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Puno.
Puno in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Puno
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
ColdOctober: nights around 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in June (−1°), the warmest in February (6°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round, so the room should be heated.
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 | 54 | 15° | 6° | 5.3 h | 27 | 205 |
| FebruaryFeb | 53 | 15° | 6° | 5.1 h | 25 | 191 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 15° | 6° | 5.6 h | 26 | 176 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 16° | 4° | 6.3 h | 16 | 76 |
| MayMay | 90 | 16° | 1° | 7.3 h | 6 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 16° | −1° | 7.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 17° | −1° | 7.6 h | 2 | 6 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 17° | 0° | 7.6 h | 4 | 14 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 18° | 2° | 7.5 h | 10 | 45 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 18° | 3° | 7.3 h | 15 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 18° | 5° | 7.1 h | 15 | 81 |
| DecemberDec | 59 | 16° | 6° | 5.8 h | 23 | 147 |
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 Puno
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 7.3 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Puno, 59 % 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 Puno: 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, Puno has about 15 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Puno
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 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 Puno
How breezy and how cloudy Puno 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 Puno typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Puno: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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.
Planning a trip to Puno
Weather for your travel dates
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Puno 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.
Puno has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57).
- 61
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 91
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 35 min
- Distance
- 10,040 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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Puno vs Copacabana
In October Puno has the better holiday weather (score 72 vs 67). During the day Copacabana is 3 °C cooler than Puno.
| in October | Puno | Copacabana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 72 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Puno
When is the best time to visit Puno?
The best time to visit Puno is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Puno?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 5 °C. February is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Puno?
Rain is frequent from December to March; the wettest month is January with 205 mm. The driest month is June with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puno get?
Puno gets around 2,440 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in February there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Puno in?
Puno is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puno?
A nonstop flight from London to Puno takes about 12 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,040 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Puno?
Puno has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 57). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 61, May half-term 91, summer holidays 95, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 57.