Weather in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
The Sacred Valley is an amazing place, from where to visit the incredible Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, but also other incredible places in Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Urubamba, Maras, Moray and more. Take a look at temperatures, humidity, daylight, and rain in the area. Check how is the climate in the Sacred Valley.
SUMMER: Weather in the Sacred Valley in January, February and March
Weather in January
January, like December, in the Sacred Valley, Peru, is a moderately hot summer month, with average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 13°C (55.4°F). With an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F), January is the coldest month.
Weather in February
February, the last month of the summer, in Sacred Valley, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13°C (55.4°F) and an average high of 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high temperature is almost the same as in January – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).
Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn, in Sacred Valley, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 13°C (55.4°F). In March, the average high-temperature remains equal as in February – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).
AUTUMN: Weather in the Sacred Valley in April, May and June
Weather in April
April, like March, in Sacred Valley, Peru, is another warm autumn month, with average temperature ranging between min 12°C (53.6°F) and max 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains the same as in March – a still warm 25°C (77°F).
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn, in Sacred Valley, is another warm month, with average temperature ranging between max 25°C (77°F) and min 11°C (51.8°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains the same as in April – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).
Weather in June
June, the first month of the winter, in Sacred Valley, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains equal as in May – a still warm 25°C (77°F).
WINTER: Weather in the Sacred Valley in July, August and September
Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm winter month in Sacred Valley, Peru, with average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature in July remains equal as in June – a still warm 25°C (77°F).
Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter, in Sacred Valley, is another warm month, with average temperature varying between 10°C (50°F) and 25°C (77°F). In August, the average high-temperature remains equal as in July – a still warm 25°C (77°F).
Weather in September
The first month of the spring, September, is also a moderately hot month in Sacred Valley, Peru, with average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). September, November and December, with an average high temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are the warmest months. In September, in Machu Picchu, the rain falls for 7 days
SPRING: Weather in the Sacred Valley in October, November and December
Weather in October
October, like September, in Sacred Valley, Peru, is another warm spring month, with an average temperature ranging between max 25°C (77°F) and min 12°C (53.6°F). In Machu Picchu, Peru, the average high temperature is almost the same as in September – a still warm 25°C (77°F).
Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is another warm month in Sacred Valley, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F). September, November, and December, with an average high temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are the warmest months. In November, in Machu Picchu, the rain falls for 9 days.
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December is still a warm month in Sacred Valley, Peru, with an average temperature ranging between max 26°C (78.8°F) and min 13°C (55.4°F). The warmest months are September, November, and December, with an average high temperature of 26°C (78.8°F). In Machu Picchu, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76″) of precipitation.
Weather in the Sacred Valley of the Incas
What is the best season to visit the Sacred Valley in Peru?
So, what´s the best season to visit the Sacred Valley? Well definitely it´s a good idea to avoid rains, to the best time to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas is between the months of April and October, months when the sun shines in the sky, temperatures are perfect and the weather is great to discover this amazing place in Peru. The rains is not a problem during this period. You can find some rains during the afternoons, but it will not stop your visits. So, definitely from April to October, is the best season to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
Some photographers, and people interested in taking great pictures of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, usually prefer to visit the area the dry season, and the best time for this is in March just at the end of the rainy season, where the landscapes of the valley will be green and flooded with flowers.
What´s the best season to enjoy the Inca Trail? Again the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Avoid rains so you can enjoy the mountains, the jungle and the incredible landscapes. The sunshine is also perfect to enjoy the nature and the incredible show of nature. Of course, as it´s the high season, you will find many tourists, but it´s definitely the best time to visit the Sacred Valley
Tours to visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas
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