May · Peru
Best time to visit Huaraz in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Huaraz in May
Average temperature 10°C, 10 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 62% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.0/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- Humidity
- 62%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Huaraz scores 9.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 10 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
May in Huaraz — one of the year's strongest windows (7th)
Expect 10°C (49°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Huaraz at 9/10 (7th of 12), just behind October at 9.5/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Huaraz in May?
- In May, Huaraz averages 10°C, 10 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Huaraz?
- May earns a 9.0/10 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 May?
- Expect about 10 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 62% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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