Best Time to Visit Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Pucallpa.
Pucallpa does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (December, 26.8°C / 80.2°F) and driest (July, 49 mm / 1.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through May–October and January; the wetter half falls in February–April and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in December, with rainfall from 49 mm / 1.9 in (July) to 220 mm / 8.7 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pucallpa, Ucayali, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Pucallpa's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 79 mm3.1″ | — |
No month at Pucallpa matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pucallpa?
Pucallpa doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on July (driest, ~49 mm / 1.9 in) and December (warmest, 26.8°C / 80.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Peru's national average.
When is the rainy season in Pucallpa?
The rainy season at Pucallpa, Ucayali runs through February–April and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 157 mm / 6.2 in. The wettest single month is March (220 mm / 8.7 in).
What is the driest month in Pucallpa?
The driest month in Pucallpa is July, averaging about 49 mm / 1.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Pucallpa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Pucallpa — based on point-value climate at the city — are February, March, May, June, July, August, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 220 mm / 8.7 in in March, and the coldest month averages 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
Is Pucallpa climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Pucallpa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Peru figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Pucallpa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.