Best Time to Visit Cordillera Blanca for Hiking – May Scores 66/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

66/100

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Based on optimal climate

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May, June, July

Avoid

February, March

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Weather

8°C – 9°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cordillera Blanca

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	53Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	87	12.3	60%	shoulder
February	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 68Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	16°	212	16.4	60%	wet
March	44Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	16°	143	15.1	62%	shoulder
April	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	85	10.3	60%	shoulder
May	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	18°	25	5	53%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	18°	6	0.9	49%	dry
July	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	18°	0	0	44%	dry
August	65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	18°	2	0.8	44%	dry
September	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	22	6.1	50%	dry
October	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	56	9.3	49%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	78	9.2	51%	shoulder
December	51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	17°	65	14.1	53%	shoulder