Huaraz climate
Huaraz (Peru) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C60 °F, and about 373 mm15 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Huaraz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2272 | 948 | 1660 | 421.7 |
| Feb | 2271 | 949 | 1660 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 2271 | 948 | 1560 | 542.1 |
| Apr | 2373 | 948 | 1660 | 331.3 |
| May | 2373 | 847 | 1660 | 271.1 |
| Jun | 2373 | 744 | 1558 | 100.4 |
| Jul | 2272 | 643 | 1458 | 110.4 |
| Aug | 2374 | 744 | 1559 | 80.3 |
| Sep | 2474 | 948 | 1661 | 120.5 |
| Oct | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 261.0 |
| Nov | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 411.6 |
| Dec | 2272 | 949 | 1660 | 582.3 |
| Year | 2474 | 643 | 1660 | 37315 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 73% | 4.9 | 12:37 |
| Feb | 71% | 79% | 4.6 | 12:25 |
| Mar | 72% | 81% | 4.4 | 12:11 |
| Apr | 69% | 64% | 4.9 | 11:54 |
| May | 65% | 48% | 5.2 | 11:41 |
| Jun | 63% | 34% | 5.2 | 11:34 |
| Jul | 61% | 31% | 5.5 | 11:37 |
| Aug | 58% | 33% | 5.8 | 11:48 |
| Sep | 59% | 49% | 5.5 | 12:04 |
| Oct | 60% | 63% | 5.5 | 12:20 |
| Nov | 61% | 66% | 5.6 | 12:34 |
| Dec | 66% | 75% | 4.9 | 12:41 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Huaraz is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 23 °C74 °F and a low of 9 °C49 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 22 °C72 °F and lows 6 °C43 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 2.1 °C3.8 °F.
It is dry, with about 373 mm15 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is December (58 mm2.3 in), the driest is August (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 58% in August to 72% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in April to 7 km/h (4 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 11.6 hours in June to 12.7 hours in December.
Best time to visit Huaraz
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are all year. Average highs then reach 22 °C71 °F to 24 °C74 °F. Precipitation is 8 mm0.3 in to 58 mm2.3 in per month.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Huaraz
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2271 to 23 °C74 °F, lows around 9 °C48 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2272 to 24 °C74 °F, lows 643 to 9 °C49 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Huaraz compares
The nearest larger place is Chimbote, about 127 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Huaraz is on average 5.3 °C9.5 °F cooler. It receives 464% more precipitation (373 mm15 in vs 66 mm2.6 in). The difference is largest in February (9 °C16.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 21 places in Peru. By annual mean temperature, Huaraz is the 15th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 10th wettest. See all of them on the Peru climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Loja (Ecuador, Cfb), Adigrat (Ethiopia, BSk) and Zumpango (Mexico, Cwb).
Nearby places
- Climate in Chimbote 127 km · 21 °C69 °F · 66 mm2.6 in
- Climate in Huánuco 148 km · 20 °C68 °F · 653 mm26 in
- Climate in Trujillo 228 km · 30 °C86 °F · 178 mm7.0 in
- Climate in Cajamarca 284 km · 15 °C59 °F · 416 mm16 in
- Climate in Lima 285 km · 25 °C77 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Climate in Santa Anita - Los Ficus 287 km · 24 °C76 °F · 24 mm0.9 in
- Climate in Pucallpa 351 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,382 mm54 in
- Climate in Huancayo 380 km · 10 °C50 °F · 391 mm15 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Huaraz?
November is the warmest month in Huaraz. Its average high is 23 °C (74 °F) and its average low is 9 °C (49 °F).
What is the coldest month in Huaraz?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 22 °C (72 °F) and its average low is 6 °C (43 °F).
When does it rain the most in Huaraz?
December is the wettest month with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Huaraz?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are all year.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 3,947 m, while Huaraz lies at about 2,829 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +7.3 °C13.1 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.