Huaraz weather
At 8:15 PM local time it was mostly clear and 16°C (60°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM (10.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Huaraz sits 3051 m (10,010 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Huaraz, Ancash, Peru.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 42%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM (10.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Huaraz weather
Is it raining in Huaraz right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM, 7 PM (10.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Huaraz this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–25° and lows of 8–11°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Huaraz lately?
In the past 7 days, Huaraz had 3 rainy days and 11.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Huaraz?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Huaraz weather by month
When is the best time to visit Huaraz?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Huaraz is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 14°C (58°F) in March to 16°C (61°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Huaraz?
December is the wettest month, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Huaraz?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 1°C (35°F). March is the coolest, with highs of 14°C (58°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Huaraz have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 58 mm (2.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months