What’s the climate like in Huaraz?
The current climate of Huaraz features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 17°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Huaraz?
The best time to visit Huaraz for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Huaraz.
Climate Table of Huaraz
The climate table of Huaraz shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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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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 precipitation Huaraz, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation 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 centimetres 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 millimetres, 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 centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Huaraz by Month
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