Climate of Huaraz, Áncash, Peru
Point-value climate at Huaraz (Áncash, Peru). Population approximately 86,934.
Located in Áncash, Peru, Huaraz has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 86,934. Monthly average temperatures range from 12.1°C / 53.8°F in June to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in October, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 139 mm / 5.5 in (March) — about 588 mm / 23.1 in across the year. Huaraz is the capital of Áncash. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Huaraz's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C55.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| February | 13°C55.4°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| March | 12.8°C55°F | 139 mm5.5″ | — |
| April | 12.8°C55°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| May | 12.7°C54.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | — |
| June | 12.1°C53.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| July | 12.2°C54°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| August | 12.4°C54.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| September | 12.4°C54.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| October | 13.2°C55.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 13.1°C55.6°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| December | 12.6°C54.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Huaraz?
Huaraz does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Huaraz's warmest month is October at an average of 13.2°C / 55.8°F, and its driest month is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Huaraz?
Huaraz, in Áncash, Peru, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 12.1°C / 53.8°F in June to 13.2°C / 55.8°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 588 mm / 23.1 in, with the wettest month being March (139 mm / 5.5 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Huaraz in October?
The average temperature in Huaraz in October is 13.2°C / 55.8°F, with rainfall of about 49 mm / 1.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Huaraz?
The driest month in Huaraz is July, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 12.2°C / 54°F.
When is the wettest month in Huaraz?
The wettest month in Huaraz is March, with approximately 139 mm / 5.5 in of average monthly rainfall.