Best Time To Visit Peru

• High season: May - September
• Low season: January - April
• All seasons: May - September, January - April, October - December.
• The best time to visit Peru is from May to September when the sunny days can be enjoyed with gay abandon, the monsoons are far behind and adventure beckons.
• The low season is from January to April when it is the rainy season with heavy and incessant showers. The Inca trail, one of Peru’s main attractions may also be shut in the month of February due to the ongoing rains.

Trips to Peru are feasible all year round due to their unique geographical location. However, as with most countries, it may do you good to pay attention to the weather, lest your favorite attraction is rendered undone. Around May to October is a dry season in Peru making it a wonderful place to be with the sun being quite abundant. Around November and March, the rainfall can be felt and noticed with the wettest months being January and February. Overall, Peru is the home of the Machu Picchu, the Inca trail, and just a melting pot of modern and historic South American culture that cannot be missed.

Peru in May to September is when the crowds may be more in a frenzy due to it being the high season. This season is known for its resplendent sun and dry heat may be the best time to visit Peru.

The shoulder seasons, between October to November, are also the best time of the year to visit Peru. The weather in Peru is pleasant during these shoulder months, barring the occasional shower. Temperatures in Peru are also cooler, making for pleasant experiences, particularly in the highlands. This makes it a good time to visit as the tourist numbers are more controllable, making it easier to get accommodation without booking months in advance.

1. May to September — High season

May to September can be when the rains come to a halt, and the Andes are at their glorious best. Visitors can enjoy sunny days with a chill in the air, especially at the altitude of the Andes. This time may be prime to visit all that Peru has to offer, from the Machu Picchu to enjoying boat trips across the famous lake, Titicaca. However, as this may be the best time to go to Peru, it may do travelers well to search and finalize their trips at least 6 months in advance, mainly due to the high volume of tourists who have the same idea!

• Avg. Temperature: 64 – 66° F / 18 – 19° C (in Lima)
• Rainfall: 15 mm
• Season: Dry / Summer
• Highlights: A trip to Lima offers perfect weather, and can be the starting point for your Peruvian adventure. Lima is a modern metropolis that is entrenched in history and heritage. It somehow manages to blend traditional heritage with modern glitz and glamour that may be second to none. It is a central location from where both Machu Picchu and cities like Cusco are accessible.

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Peru in September

2. January to April — Low Season

January to April is considered a wet season in Peru with temperatures dropping and rainfall increasing consistently, as is the norm. One may expect rainfall in all places across Peru, with the Inca trail trips even being closed around February. Around the end of February in Peru is when the tourist intake increases due to the re-opening of the famous Inca trail.

• Avg. Temperature: 72° F / 22° C (in Lima)
• Rainfall: 60 mm
• Season: Monsoon
• Highlights: Lake Titicaca tours may offer the best exploration opportunities this season. The shores and islands are entrenched in a mystical aura and enigmatic air that demands exploring. You could sail out to the springy Uros islands that have the Tortora reed supporting the framework of the island itself. Or if you prefer, you can venture out further to the Taquile and Amantani islands.

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Peru in January
Peru in February
Peru in March
Peru in April

3. October to November – Shoulder Season

October and November are when the dry season may come to an end with pleasant conditions. Water levels at the amazon may be high particularly from December to march, implying that fauna may not venture as close to riverbanks as it usually would. However, the advantage lies in the fact that there is an easier exploration of the amazon river banks due to the weather conditions. These same areas may be inaccessible in other seasons of the year due to the water levels.

• Avg. Temperature: 57° F / 14° C (in Lima)
• Rainfall: 70 mm
• Season: Dry
• Highlights: This is a good season for you to wander off into the nearby jungles for a plethora of wildlife and fauna. Visit some of the most beautiful lodges in Iquitos, or go on river excursions around Puerto Maldonado. This season marks a good time to spot all the wildlife in and around Peru.

There are plenty of things to do in Peru. You can create a Customized trip to Peru by reaching out to our local travel experts. They will help devise a tailor-made itinerary based on your preference in some of the best tourist attractions in Peru. 

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Peru in October
Peru in November