When to go to Huaraz
January - February
These are the months with most rainfall – expect some on at least half of all days. Daytime temperatures are pleasant and there and there should still be sunny intervals. Increased cloud cover keeps the nighttimes relatively mild.
20°C Average max daytime temperature
7°C Average min nighttime temperature
14 days per season rainfall
None humidity
March - April
Showers gradually become less frequent as the rainy season in the Andes draws to a close. Landscapes tend to be green and fresh. Cloud cover is still common, so if planning to trek, it may be waiting for the drier period from May onwards.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
7°C Average min nighttime temperature
11 days per season rainfall
None humidity
May - June
This is the start of the drier, cooler season. Days are increasingly clear and the night-time temperatures drop noticeably. Trekking season starts.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
5°C Average min nighttime temperature
3 days per season rainfall
None humidity
July - August
This is the driest season in Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash. It is peak trekking season, with invigorating and clear days, with strong Andean sun. Night-time temperatures are at their coldest, and can drop below freezing.
22°C Average max daytime temperature
5°C Average min nighttime temperature
1 days per season rainfall
None humidity
September - October
There will be plenty of daytime sunshine, though expect the occasional shower as the dry season draws to a close. Temperatures still drop come night-time, but are milder than June to August. Trekking season continues through most of this period.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
6°C Average min nighttime temperature
7 days per season rainfall
None humidity
November - December
The rains gradually increase, though tend to come in bursts and there should still be plenty of sunshine. Temperatures are pleasant, though still cool at night.
21°C Average max daytime temperature
6°C Average min nighttime temperature
10 days per season rainfall
None humidity
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