Outdoor activities Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
May, September, October
February, March
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Huaraz?
The best time to visit Huaraz for hiking is May, September, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Huaraz, with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Huaraz
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 66 |
February | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 171 |
March | 70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 115 |
April | 78Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 69 |
May | 84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 11 |
June | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 0 |
July | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 0 |
August | 65Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 0 |
September | 84Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 13° | 12 |
October | 82Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 36 |
November | 80Excellent Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 58 |
December | 78Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 14° | 43 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Huaraz
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