When to visit Huaraz without the crowds
Huaraz (Peru) is calmest in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July and August. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with January, February and March: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
May–Jun & Sep
When everyone heads home
September, as climbing groups leave.
Tip
The dry season (May to September) is trekking season; acclimatise two days before Laguna 69.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 19 °C (67 °F) | New Year's Day |
| February | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 20 °C (67 °F) | |
| March | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 19 °C (67 °F) | Holy Week processions (Mar/Apr, varies), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 20 °C (67 °F) | Labour Day |
| June | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 20 °C (67 °F) | Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
| July | 5/5 · busy ✦ | 20 °C (68 °F) | Air Force Day, Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy ✦ | 20 °C (68 °F) | Battle of Junin, Santa Rosa de Lima |
| September | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 20 °C (67 °F) | |
| October | 1/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | Battle of Angamos |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F) | All Saints Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | Immaculate Conception, Battle of Ayacucho, Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up. ✦ = something special to see.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Andean rainy season (Dec–Mar): roads and trains can be cut.
What to see, and when
- Dry season (May–Sep): the best for treks like Laguna 69 and Santa Cruz.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Huaraz without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, April and October (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 20 °C (67 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December.
When is Huaraz most crowded?
The busiest season is July and August. September, as climbing groups leave.
What is the weather like in Huaraz?
Average highs range from 19 °C (67 °F) in January to 20 °C (68 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What should I know before going to Huaraz?
Andean rainy season (Dec–Mar): roads and trains can be cut.
What is there to see in Huaraz by season?
Dry season (May–Sep): the best for treks like Laguna 69 and Santa Cruz.
What festivals are there in Huaraz?
The main ones: Holy Week processions (Mar/Apr, varies) (March).
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