Weather in December in The Cordillera Blanca
Planning a trip to the Cordillera Blanca this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in December?
The Cordillera Blanca is a region in Peru. December in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Huaraz at 12°C to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. At night it cools down to 4°C in Chiquián and 2°C in Huaraz.For specific regional insights in the Cordillera Blanca, 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 to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 241 mm.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Cordillera Blanca's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In December Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Caraz
In December Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiquián
In December Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate 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 the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Huaraz, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly 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?
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