Cordillera Blanca Weather in December

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Planning a trip to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in December

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru is a region in Peru. The weather in the Cordillera Blanca in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Huaraz at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 4°C (39°F) in Chiquián and 2°C (36°F) in Huaraz.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 241 mm (9.5 in).

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

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January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) July13°C (55°F) This monthAugust13°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 the Cordillera Blanca in December

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

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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (December)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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 less favorable 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
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Huaraz →

Caraz

In December Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In December Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cordillera Blanca in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in December?

the Cordillera Blanca, Peru typically experiences less favorable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in December?

Huaraz averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does the Cordillera Blanca, Peru get a lot of rain in December?

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

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Huaraz, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly good weather in Huaraz. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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