Best Time To Visit Peru

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It is one of the rainiest months in the Amazon and Machu Picchu. Trekking is still possible on the Inca Trail, but conditions can be wet and slippery, and clouds may obscure views. At the same time, the coastal towns are experiencing dry and sunshine-filled days, making it a great time to have a beach holiday in Peru.

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Rainy conditions persist in the Sacred Valley and Amazon. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu closes for maintenance. The Amazon is also wet, warm and humid. It is the low season in the country. The Pacific coastline, however, is sunny and welcomes visitors who want to make the most of its beach-perfect weather.

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The Inca Trail reopens as rains start to reduce in the Andean highlands. The crowds are lean, and the trails are green. Dry weather conditions continue along the coastline, making it perfect for swimming and watersports. In the Amazon, it is the wettest month of the year, with rains appearing in the form of heavy afternoon thunderstorms.

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The sun starts to make a more regular appearance signalling the end of the rainy season. The coastal strip continues to experience excellent weather conditions. It is a great month to combine a trek to Machu Picchu with a beach getaway. The Amazon, however, sees heavy downpours during this month.

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With the rains tapering off in the Andean zone, great weather conditions continuing along the coastline and leaner crowds, it is the best time to visit Peru. Lima’s daytime averages are in the low 20s, while Cuzco’s readings are just under 20°C. The Amazon continues to be under a rainy spell.

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It is the start of the high season in Peru and the best time of the year to holiday in Peru. In the Andean highlands, the skies clear up to present breathtaking mountain views. Daytime temperatures in Sacred Valley and Lima are around 20°C. Lima, however, experiences a thick fog cover known as La Garua

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With little to no rain in Sacred Valley and diminishing precipitation in the Amazon, it is the best time to visit Peru. It is also high season, and booking at least six months in advance is necessary to trek to Machu Picchu. Fog cover persists in some cities along the coast though temperatures are still pleasant at around 20°C.

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It is the busiest month of the year in Peru. The Amazon sees less rain this month, and the rest of the country is dry, too, making it the best time to visit Peru weatherwise. Daytime highs are around 30°C in the Amazon, while Cuzco and north of Lima show readings around 20°C.

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It is shoulder season in the country, but with great weather conditions and lean crowds, it is one of the best times to visit Peru. The Andean highland is sunny and dry, the Amazon is at its driest, and the northern part of the coastal strip is warm and clear.

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Great weather conditions persist during this month. This, along with lesser crowds, makes October a great month to visit Peru. It is mostly dry in the Sacred Valley, and conditions are excellent for wildlife viewing in the Amazon. Spring-like weather continues in the coastal region, though Lima still experiences fog.

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Temperatures start warming up in the coastal towns while rainfall levels start inching up in the highlands and the Amazon. A mix of clear skies and wet days requires travellers to be flexible with their schedule this month. It is a quiet time to visit the country.

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The Pacific coast sees fantastic weather conditions – warm, sunny and dry. Further inland, the story is different, with rising rainfall levels in the Amazon and the Andes highland. Trekking is still possible; be ready to reschedule plans according to the weather and be prepared with appropriate rain gear.