Best Time to Visit Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Puerto Maldonado.
Puerto Maldonado does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (October, 26.5°C / 79.7°F) and driest (June, 60 mm / 2.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in June to 26.5°C / 79.7°F in October, with rainfall from 60 mm / 2.4 in (June) to 330 mm / 13 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, Peru's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Puerto Maldonado'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23.6°C74.5°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
No month at Puerto Maldonado matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Puerto Maldonado?
Puerto Maldonado doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on June (driest, ~60 mm / 2.4 in) and October (warmest, 26.5°C / 79.7°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Peru's national average.
When is the rainy season in Puerto Maldonado?
The rainy season at Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 173 mm / 6.8 in. The wettest single month is January (330 mm / 13 in).
What is the driest month in Puerto Maldonado?
The driest month in Puerto Maldonado is June, averaging about 60 mm / 2.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Puerto Maldonado?
The least comfortable months for travel to Puerto Maldonado — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 330 mm / 13 in in January, and the coldest month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
Is Puerto Maldonado climate different from Peru overall?
Yes, usually. Our Puerto Maldonado 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 Puerto Maldonado specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.