Cordillera Blanca Weather in May

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Thinking about venturing to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in May

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru is a region in Peru. May in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Huaraz at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Chiquián and 2°C (36°F) in Huaraz.

To explore the conditions in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Caraz with 135 mm (5.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Cordillera Blanca in May

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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 May for some of the most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (May)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (May)

Huaraz

In May Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
10 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Huaraz →

Caraz

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiquián →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, the Cordillera Blanca, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Huaraz averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

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

May is on the drier side in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru. Huaraz averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Huaraz, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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