Puno, Peru: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Puno, Peru? If you're planning to go to Puno, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Puno, Peru

Based on the climate and weather in Puno, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Puno, Peru by month

January

Traveling to Puno in January, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Umbrella

February

February in this region can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost a bit less than half of the time. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella

March

March in this region can be brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Standard footwear

April

If you go to Puno in April, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

May

Traveling to Puno in May, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks

June

Traveling to Puno in June, you will notice that it can be brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear

July

If you go to Puno in July, you will notice that it is brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans

August

If you go to Puno in August, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat

September

Traveling to Puno in September, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Fleeces
Rain coat

October

If you go to Puno in October, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain regularly.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage

November

November for Puno is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens

December

If you go to Puno in December, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Puno, Peru

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Puno, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Puno is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and C
A SIM card that works in Puno
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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