When to go · Huaraz
Huaraz in May
Great month. Inside Huaraz's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Huaraz
Inside Huaraz's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear skies, best for trekking).
Weather in May
- HuarazHighs around 22 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 5 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings