When to visit Puno without the crowds
Puno (Peru) is calmest in January, March, April, May, June, September, October 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, March and June: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Apr–May & Sep–Oct
When everyone heads home
March, after Candelaria.
Tip
At 3,800 m nights fall below 0 °C in June and July: the daytime sun is deceptive.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 16 °C (61 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 16 °C (61 °F) | Virgen de la Candelaria festival (February) |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 16 °C (61 °F) | Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 17 °C (63 °F) | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 17 °C (63 °F) | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ⚠ | 18 °C (64 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 18 °C (65 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 19 °C (66 °F) | Puno Week (Nov 5), All Saints Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (63 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Andean rainy season (Dec–Mar): roads and trains can be cut.
- Freezing nights (Jun–Aug): bring real warm clothes.
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 Puno without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, March, April, May, June, September, October and December (crowds 2/5). In September the average high is 18 °C (65 °F). All the calm months: January, March, April, May, June, September, October and December.
When is Puno most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. March, after Candelaria.
What is the weather like in Puno?
Average highs range from 16 °C (61 °F) in February to 19 °C (66 °F) in November, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Puno?
Andean rainy season (Dec–Mar): roads and trains can be cut. Freezing nights (Jun–Aug): bring real warm clothes.
What festivals are there in Puno?
The main ones: Virgen de la Candelaria festival (February) (February); Puno Week (Nov 5) (November).
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