Ancash Weather in May

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

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Considering a trip to Ancash, Peru this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Ancash in May

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. In May, Ancash experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Huarmey at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Huarmey and 0°C (32°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

To explore the conditions in Ancash, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Huarmey with an average of 5.6 mm (0.2 in) to high rainfall in Carhuaz with 138 mm (5.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (May)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (May)

Huaraz

In May Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In May Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In May Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In May Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In May Huarmey 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.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
3 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 May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Chimbote 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 23°C (73°F) 18°C (64°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Huarmey 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Ancash weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Ancash, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

In Huaraz, the average daytime high in May is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Ancash, Peru. Huaraz averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ancash, Peru with often unpleasant weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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