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16 Sept 2024

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When is the best time to go trekking in Huaraz?

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Rachel Schneider
Answered by: Rachel Schneider

The Andean dry season, from May/June to September, is the best time to go trekking in the Huaraz region.

The shoulder seasons, March-April & October-November, see smaller crowds and lower prices, but the weather is less predictable and you may have trouble finding tours and departure dates.

Hiking during the rainy season, December-March, is discouraged and often simply not possible due to flooding, landslides, and dangerous or inaccessible hiking trails.

Since Huaraz is close to the equator, daylight hours remain roughly 11 to 12 hours per day year-round.

Rachel Schneider

Rachel Schneider

Rachel is a travel writer and artist with a passion for hiking in the mountains. She has spent many months trekking in the mountains of South America, from the Peruvian Andes to the wilds of Patagonia.

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