December · Peru
Best time to visit Huaraz in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Huaraz in December
Average temperature 9°C, 74 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Huaraz scores 8.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Huaraz is the trekking hub of the Cordillera Blanca, with glacial lakes and snow peaks above the valley.
December in Huaraz — reliably good (11th best month)
Expect 9°C (48°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 74 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Huaraz in December?
- In December, Huaraz averages 9°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Huaraz?
- December earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Huaraz in December?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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