AI-generatedHuaraz at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 1,698 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,829 m
Climate in Huaraz
Huaraz has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Huaraz is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Huaraz
The best time to visit Huaraz is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is March with 308 mm.
Huaraz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Huaraz in spring
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–21 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 68 rainy days in all
Huaraz in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 81 rainy days in all
Huaraz in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 20–21 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Huaraz in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
05:4718:05
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:15 · evening 17:37–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:34 · evening 18:18–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Huaraz compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 21° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The days get 0.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 9° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.4 h |
What is the weather like in Huaraz in October?
In October, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min05:47 – 18:05
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Huaraz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Huaraz: score 69 against 60. In July, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 20° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 23 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 118 mm | 46 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Huaraz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January20° · 4.7 h
In January, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in January54February20° · 4.1 h
In February, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 269 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in February54March20° · 4.1 h
In March, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 308 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in March57April21° · 5.2 h
In April, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in April61May21° · 6.4 h
In May, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in May64June21° · 6.7 h
In June, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in June69July21° · 7.0 h
In July, Huaraz is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 46 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in July63August21° · 7.0 h
In August, Huaraz is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in August62September21° · 6.6 h
In September, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 110 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in September60October20° · 6.1 h
In October, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 118 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in October59November21° · 5.8 h
In November, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in November57December20° · 5.1 h
In December, Huaraz is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 145 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Huaraz.
Huaraz in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Huaraz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in March (11°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 56 | 20° | 10° | 4.7 h | 29 | 210 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 20° | 11° | 4.1 h | 28 | 269 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 20° | 11° | 4.1 h | 31 | 308 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 21° | 11° | 5.2 h | 29 | 187 |
| MayMay | 61 | 21° | 10° | 6.4 h | 23 | 87 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 21° | 9° | 6.7 h | 17 | 50 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 21° | 8° | 7.0 h | 15 | 46 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 21° | 8° | 7.0 h | 19 | 66 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 21° | 9° | 6.6 h | 25 | 110 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 20° | 9° | 6.1 h | 23 | 118 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 21° | 10° | 5.8 h | 20 | 103 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 20° | 10° | 5.1 h | 25 | 145 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.53° S, 77.53° W · 2,829 m · America/Lima
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Huaraz
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Huaraz, 50 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Huaraz: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Huaraz has about 23 rainy days with 118 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Huaraz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Huaraz
How breezy and how cloudy Huaraz is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Huaraz typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Huaraz: mostly cloudy, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Huaraz
Weather for your travel dates
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Huaraz in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Huaraz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 65
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 57
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,960 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Peru
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +51
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Compare & alternatives
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Huaraz vs Chimbote
In October Chimbote has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 60). During the day Chimbote is 2 °C warmer than Huaraz. Chimbote gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Huaraz | Chimbote |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 60 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 0 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Apr – Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Huaraz
When is the best time to visit Huaraz?
The best time to visit Huaraz is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Huaraz?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.
When does it rain most in Huaraz?
Rain is frequent from November to April; the wettest month is March with 308 mm. The driest month is July with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Huaraz get?
Huaraz gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in February there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Huaraz in?
Huaraz is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Huaraz?
A nonstop flight from London to Huaraz takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,960 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Huaraz?
Huaraz has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 62, summer holidays 65, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 57.