Cordillera Blanca Weather in September

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Planning a getaway to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in September

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru is a region in Peru. The Cordillera Blanca, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Huaraz at 12°C (54°F) and pleasant in Chiquián at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Chiquián and 1°C (34°F) in Huaraz.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cordillera Blanca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°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 September

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (September)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (September)

Huaraz

In September Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Huaraz →

Caraz

In September Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In September Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
2 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiquián →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Caraz 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Chiquián 22°C (72°F) 4°C (39°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

the Cordillera Blanca, Peru typically experiences tolerable weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru during September range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz.

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

Not particularly. Huaraz averages just 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.

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

We believe that September is one of the best times to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru with overall tolerable weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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