Huascarán National Park weather in December (Ancash, Peru)

Will it be warm or cold in Huascarán National Park this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Huascarán National Park generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 3°C.

Precipitation

Huascarán National Park in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Huascarán National Park. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Huascarán National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Huascarán National Park, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 262 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Huascarán National Park.

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