Weather in May in The Cordillera Blanca
Planning a getaway to the Cordillera Blanca this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in May?
The Cordillera Blanca 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 to pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Chiquián and 2°C in Huaraz.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 15 mm to high rainfall in Caraz with 135 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cordillera Blanca in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In May Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Caraz
In May Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chiquián
In May Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Huaraz, May may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca.
On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca 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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