Ancash Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in December.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a getaway to Ancash, Peru this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ancash in December

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) and warm in Huarmey at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Huarmey and 1°C (34°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

For a closer look at conditions across Ancash, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires with an average of 9.2 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Huascarán National Park with 262 mm (10 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (December)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (December)

Huaraz

In December Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In December Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In December Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In December Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In December Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Chimbote 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.3 mm (0.4 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Huarmey 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)

Ancash weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in December?

Expect poor weather across Ancash, Peru in December. The popular destination of Huaraz averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 2°C (36°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in December?

Average temperatures in Ancash, Peru during December range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

Huaraz typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 135 mm (5.3 in) on average across Ancash, Peru.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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