When To Go & Weather
The best months for trekking the inca trail are from May to September when the weather is drier and sunny. During the months of June July and August there is a high demand and permits for the trail can sell out months in advance. Our featured tour operator can reserve your space on the trail. During February the trail is closed for conservation work. Check our Machu Picchu Weather Guide
Average weather conditions on the Inca Trail
THE WEATHER Cusco has a temperate climate with year round temperatures fluctuating between 14º - 16ºC, with warm days and cold nights. The rainy season in Cusco is from December to March Machu Picchu has a semi-tropical climate, with warm and humid days and cold nights. The rainy season in Machu Picchu is from November to March, so be prepared. The wet months are January to April, when roads are often closed by landslides or flooding. The best months for visiting Machu Picchu are from April to October.
The average maximum temperature changes little during the year. However due to the high altitude night time temperatures drop dramatically. In June July and August the temperature can drop to below freezing at night time.
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J |
F |
M |
A |
M |
J |
J |
A |
S |
O |
N |
D |
|
|
Av. Max Temp ºC |
20 |
21 |
21 |
22 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
21 |
22 |
22 |
23 |
22 |
|
Av. Max Temp ºF |
68 |
70 |
70 |
72 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
70 |
72 |
72 |
73 |
72 |
|
Av. Min Temp ºC |
7 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
-1 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
7 |
|
Av. Min Temp ºF |
45 |
45 |
45 |
40 |
36 |
34 |
30 |
34 |
40 |
43 |
43 |
45 |
|
Wet days / month |
18 |
13 |
11 |
8 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
7 |
8 |
12 |
16 |
