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Huascarán National Park weather in May (Ancash, Peru)

How does the weather in Huascarán National Park usually fare in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Huascarán National Park typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 14°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 2°C.

Precipitation

Huascarán National Park in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Huascarán National Park's climate page.

Huascarán National Park, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in Peru in May

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

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In May generally
unpleasant weather
with moderate temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Huascarán National Park's climate page.

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
Outdoor sports
9/10

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