Weather in May in Ancash
Considering a trip to Ancash this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Ancash in May?
Ancash 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 Huaraz at 13°C to warm in Huarmey at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Huarmey and 2°C in Huaraz.To explore the conditions in Ancash 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 to high rainfall in Carhuaz with 138 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Ancash climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Ancash's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ancash?
Huaraz
In May Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chimbote
In May Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Urbanizacion Buenos Aires
In May Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Carhuaz
In May Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Huarmey
In May Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ancash, in Peru.
Is May the best time to visit Ancash?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Ancash 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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Ancash.
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