When to visit Puerto Maldonado without the crowds
Puerto Maldonado (Peru) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February and March: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Apr–May & Oct
When everyone heads home
September.
Tip
Macaw clay licks are busiest July to October, in the dry season.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 31 °C (87 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 30 °C (87 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 31 °C (87 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 29 °C (85 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 28 °C (83 °F) | Friaje: cold snaps of a few days (May–Aug), Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 5/5 · busy | 30 °C (85 °F) | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 31 °C (88 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 3/5 · moderate | 33 °C (91 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 32 °C (90 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 1/5 · calm | 31 °C (88 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 31 °C (87 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- The heart of the rainy season (Dec–Mar): dirt roads in poor shape.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Puerto Maldonado without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually February, April and November (crowds 1/5). In February the average high is 30 °C (87 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
When is Puerto Maldonado most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. September.
What is the weather like in Puerto Maldonado?
Average highs range from 28 °C (83 °F) in June to 33 °C (91 °F) in September, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Puerto Maldonado?
The heart of the rainy season (Dec–Mar): dirt roads in poor shape.
What festivals are there in Puerto Maldonado?
The main ones: Friaje: cold snaps of a few days (May–Aug) (June).
More places in Peru
- Cusco calm in January, February and April; busiest in June, July and August
- Lima calm in February, May, June, September, October and November; busiest in July and December
- Arequipa calm in January, February, March, June, September, October and November; busiest in July and August
- Puno calm in January, March, April, May, June, September, October and December; busiest in July and August
- Iquitos calm in January, February, March, April, May, October and November; busiest in July, August and December
- Paracas calm in May, June, September, October and November; busiest in January and July
- Huaraz calm in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December; busiest in July and August
- Máncora calm in May, June, September, October and November; busiest in January, February and July
- Trujillo calm in April, May, June, August, October and November; busiest in January
- Nazca calm in January, February, March, April, May and June; busiest in July and August