What’s the climate like in Huaraz?
The current climate in Huaraz features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Huaraz in recent years was 35°C in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2020.
On average, Huaraz gets 1896 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 22 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Huaraz?
The best time to visit Huaraz for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Huaraz.
Climate Table of Huaraz
The climate table of Huaraz shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 23 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 154 | 280 | 237 | 171 | 123 | 48 | 33 | 59 | 127 | 176 | 209 | 279 |
| Snow (cm) | 2,6 | 3,7 | 6,2 | 1,7 | 0,3 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,3 | 2,0 | 0,7 | 1,5 | 1,7 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in March
- Precipitation*: 1896 mm per year, averaging 158 mm per month
- Snowfall: 22 cm per year
- Driest months: 33 mm in July, 48 mm in June and 59 mm in August
- Wettest months: 280 mm in February, 279 mm in December and 237 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Weather experiences in Huaraz
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Average Temperature per Month in Huaraz
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Huaraz, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Huaraz
This graph shows how much rainfall Huaraz, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Huaraz
This graph shows how much snow Huaraz, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Huaraz
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Huaraz, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Huaraz
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Huaraz, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Huaraz
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Huaraz, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Huaraz
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Huaraz, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Huaraz
The weather in Huaraz is rated an average of 3,9 out of 5 stars by 7 visitors. Have you been to Huaraz? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Brilliant sunshine, light rain and temperatures around 15°C during the day. It was cooler at night, so a jacket was essential. The clean mountain air always gave a feeling of freshness. A particularly pleasant climate for active relaxation.— This text is automatically translated to English
Nice weather, not too hot, maximum temperature around 20 degrees, but it cooled down considerably in the evening. The sky was clear and blue, perfect for outdoor activities. It was very dry, so don't forget your lip balm and lotion!— This text is automatically translated to English
September in Huaraz was controversial. The sun shone often enough, but the evenings were very cold. The influence of the altitude was noticeable. But the breathtaking mountain panoramas made up for everything.— This text is automatically translated to English
It could be sunny during the day, but cold at night. The light rain was refreshing, but made it difficult to enjoy the outdoors. Jacket is a must!— This text is automatically translated to English
During the day the weather is good for hiking, the temperature is around 20 degrees, but in the afternoon there is often heavy rain. Prepare yourself well.— This text is automatically translated to English
The evenings were cool, sometimes you had to wear a raincoat, but in general, of course, the weather presented no problems.— This text is automatically translated to English
Some days were bright and sunny with high temperatures around 20°C, while other days had rain. The cold nights were surprising, but overall the experience was quite pleasant.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Huaraz by Month
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