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.
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 May
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
14°C
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
118 mm
Rainy 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.
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