Ancash Weather in September

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

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a trip to Ancash, Peru this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ancash in September

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. The weather in Ancash in September can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Huarmey at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Huarmey and -1°C (30°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

For specific regional insights in Ancash, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Huarmey with an average of 9.6 mm (0.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Carhuaz with 181 mm (7.1 in).

Explore Ancash by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ancash — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September12°C (54°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ancash.

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

Temperature range in Ancash (September)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (September)

Huaraz

In September Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In September Chimbote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In September Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In September Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In September Huarmey generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 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 September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Chimbote 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Carhuaz 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Huarmey 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 127 mm (5 in)

Ancash weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Ancash, Peru in September. The popular destination of Huaraz averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

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

Huaraz averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Not particularly. Huaraz averages just 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Ancash, Peru.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit Ancash, Peru with overall tolerable weather in Huaraz. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Ancash, Peru is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Huaraz. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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