Temperature in The Cordillera Blanca in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this December.

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru, a region in Peru, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz to 21°C (70°F) in Chiquián. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Chiquián and 2°C (36°F) in Huaraz.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in the Cordillera Blanca. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in the Cordillera Blanca in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

The Cordillera Blanca temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz. That makes December a moderate month for the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

How cold does it get at night in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in December?

Average overnight lows in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru during December sit near 2°C (36°F) in Huaraz.

What is the warmest city in December in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Chiquián is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 21°C (70°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 4°C (39°F).

What is the coldest city in December in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

The coldest city in December in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru is Huaraz when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 12°C (54°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 2°C (36°F).

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