Huaraz weather in May

Huaraz, Peru
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May in Huaraz: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.

#4 of 12 months in Huaraz · #155 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Huaraz climate normals — May

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Rainfall120 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days27 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind6 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall0.4 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)22🍃 good

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

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Huaraz in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Huaraz?
May in Huaraz: nice, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Huaraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Huaraz in May?
In May, Huaraz averages a daily high of 18.2°C and a low of 9°C, with about 119.8 mm of rain over roughly 26.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Huaraz in May?
Huaraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in May.

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