Best Time to Visit Huaraz for Backpacking – May Scores 99/100

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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, August, July

Avoid

February, March

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Weather

13°C – 14°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Huaraz for backpacking is May, August, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Huaraz

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	66	10.9	65%	shoulder
February	72Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	171	12.4	66%	wet
March	75Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	115	12.4	68%	shoulder
April	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	69	9.4	65%	shoulder
May	99Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	11	5	58%	dry
June	94Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	22°	0	0	54%	dry
July	95Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	0	0	48%	dry
August	97Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	0	0	48%	dry
September	91Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	21°	12	5.1	54%	dry
October	92Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	22°	36	8.1	52%	dry
November	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	58	8.2	55%	shoulder
December	83Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	14°	21°	43	10.9	60%	dry