Huaraz weather in December (Ancash, Peru)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Huaraz this December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Huaraz includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 12°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Huaraz in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 135 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Huaraz. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huaraz, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 135 mm  

Rainy days 16 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

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Huaraz.

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