Pucallpa climate
Pucallpa (Peru) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 1,382 mm54 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Pucallpa climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 2374 | 2780 | 1706.7 |
| Feb | 2985 | 2374 | 2679 | 1726.8 |
| Mar | 2984 | 2373 | 2679 | 1505.9 |
| Apr | 2984 | 2373 | 2679 | 1375.4 |
| May | 3086 | 2272 | 2679 | 883.5 |
| Jun | 3187 | 2271 | 2679 | 702.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2271 | 2780 | 542.1 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2272 | 2883 | 461.8 |
| Sep | 3595 | 2475 | 2985 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2475 | 2984 | 1325.2 |
| Nov | 3290 | 2475 | 2882 | 1435.6 |
| Dec | 3187 | 2374 | 2781 | 1556.1 |
| Year | 3595 | 2271 | 2781 | 1,38254 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84% | 83% | 4.8 | 12:34 |
| Feb | 86% | 87% | 4.4 | 12:23 |
| Mar | 87% | 86% | 4.3 | 12:10 |
| Apr | 87% | 75% | 4.5 | 11:56 |
| May | 83% | 67% | 4.3 | 11:44 |
| Jun | 78% | 60% | 4.4 | 11:38 |
| Jul | 73% | 54% | 4.7 | 11:41 |
| Aug | 65% | 53% | 5.1 | 11:50 |
| Sep | 63% | 65% | 5.1 | 12:04 |
| Oct | 69% | 77% | 5.1 | 12:18 |
| Nov | 76% | 80% | 5.0 | 12:31 |
| Dec | 80% | 83% | 4.7 | 12:36 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Pucallpa is like
The warmest month is September, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 24 °C75 °F. The coldest is April, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 23 °C73 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.3 °C5.9 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,382 mm54 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 36% of the annual total. The wettest month is February (172 mm6.8 in), the driest is August (46 mm1.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 63% in September to 87% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 53%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 0 km/h (0 mph) in October to 1 km/h (0 mph) in May.
Best time to visit Pucallpa
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–July: average highs of 30 °C86 °F to 32 °C89 °F with 54 mm2.1 in to 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C93 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Pucallpa
- Wetter months (October–April) — highs 2984 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2373 to 24 °C75 °F, about 151 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–September) — highs 3086 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2271 to 24 °C75 °F, about 65 mm2.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Pucallpa compares
Of the 21 places in Peru covered by World Climates, Pucallpa is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Peru climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Itaituba (Brazil, Am), Manacapuru (Brazil, Am) and Metro (Indonesia, Am).
Nearby places
- Huánuco 253 km · 20 °C68 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Huaraz 351 km · 16 °C60 °F · 373 mm15 in
- Huancayo 416 km · 10 °C50 °F · 391 mm15 in
- Chimbote 451 km · 21 °C69 °F · 66 mm2.6 in
- Cajamarca 455 km · 15 °C59 °F · 416 mm16 in
- Santa Anita - Los Ficus 487 km · 24 °C76 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Lima 489 km · 25 °C77 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Trujillo 493 km · 30 °C86 °F · 178 mm7.0 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Pucallpa?
September is the warmest month in Pucallpa, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (75 °F).
What is the coldest month in Pucallpa?
April is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (84 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
When does it rain the most in Pucallpa?
February is the wettest month with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Pucallpa?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.