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Huaraz in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Huaraz in October is climatically well suited to active holidays and hiking and city breaks. The average daily high is around 17 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
78/100 · #3
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#6
Sun
#4
Published best categories: City break
Huaraz · OctoberPhoto: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 17 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 7 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 61 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 6.8 | 60 | 1.8 | 81 |
| October (selected) | 17 | 3 | 7 | 34 | 6.8 | 61 | 1.8 | 78 |
| November | 17 | 3 | 9 | 44 | 7.1 | 61 | 1.8 | 73 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (78/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +3 | ±0 °C | -0.6 °C | -2.5 | -16.8 mm | ±0 h | -1 % | +0.1 m/s |
| November | -5 | -0.2 °C | ±0 °C | +2.1 | +10.3 mm | +0.3 h | +0.2 % | ±0 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Huaraz in October?
The average daily high is around 17 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Huaraz in October?
The curated estimate is about 7 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 34 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Huaraz?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Huaraz. October is not among them.