The climate of 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Huaraz, Peru.

Temperature records

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.

Precipitation and snowfall

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.

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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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Huaraz, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Huaraz

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Yearly Temperature in Huaraz

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Huaraz, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Huaraz

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Huaraz

Average Snowfall per Month in Huaraz

Total Yearly Snowfall in Huaraz

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Huaraz

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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was here in December Weather experience:Excellent

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.

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was here in July Weather experience:Good

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!

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was here in September Weather experience:Good

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.

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was here in May Weather experience:Okay

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!

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was here in February Weather experience:Okay

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.

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was here in June Weather experience:Good

The evenings were cool, sometimes you had to wear a raincoat, but in general, of course, the weather presented no problems.

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was here in March Weather experience:Good

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.

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Average weather in Huaraz by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Huaraz. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.