Huaraz weather in December

Huaraz, Peru
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December in Huaraz: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days.

#9 of 12 months in Huaraz · #162 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 85/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Huaraz climate normals — December

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 49°F
Rainfall196 mm / 7.7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days29 days
Humidity87%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind7 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall0.9 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)23🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Huaraz in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Huaraz?
December in Huaraz: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 29 rainy days. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Huaraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
What is the weather like in Huaraz in December?
In December, Huaraz averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 195.7 mm of rain over roughly 29.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Huaraz in December?
Huaraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in December.

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