Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Huaraz in April sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 13°C (55°F) and overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Rainfall is fairly high at around 97 mm (3.8 in) on average, so pack waterproofs just in case.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Huaraz.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Huaraz spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Huaraz from 2006 through 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Huaraz in April. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.
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Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
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