Best time to visit
Best time to visit Peru
Our pick: February and MarchBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Sep–Mar. Busy and pricier: Apr–Aug.
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The Andes, including Cusco and Machu Picchu, are driest from May to September, which is also peak season. The rainy season, from December to March, brings afternoon storms. Lima on the coast is grey and misty much of the year.
Month by month in Lima
- J19°
- F20°
- M20°
- A19°
- M18°
- J17°
- J17°
- A17°
- S17°
- O17°
- N18°
- D18°
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Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance. Permits for the dry season sell out months ahead.
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Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
April, May, September and October balance dry weather with fewer crowds than June to August.
What is the warmest month in Lima?
February, averaging 20°C. The coolest is June, at 17°C.
When is peak season in Peru?
Apr–Aug, when prices are highest. For better value, try Sep–Mar.