When to go · Huaraz

Huaraz in October

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

HuarazHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall: Medium
Prices · Peru overall: Medium

Peru overall: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Huaraz, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

May: Inside Huaraz's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking).

Huaraz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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