Best time to visit
Best time to visit Peru
The dry season (May–September) is best for the Andes and Machu Picchu. Lima’s coast is warm December–March. The Amazon is accessible year-round.
Best monthsMay–September
Month-by-month overview
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices | Verdict | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21° / 5°C | 155mm | Low | $Low | Okay | Wet season in Andes |
| Feb | 20° / 5°C | 140mm | Low | $Low | Avoid | Inca Trail closed |
| Mar | 20° / 5°C | 110mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Apr | 21° / 3°C | 40mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | Dry season starts |
| May | 20° / 0°C | 10mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Jun | 20° / -2°C | 3mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Inti Raymi festival |
| Jul | 19° / -3°C | 3mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | Clear skies; cold nights |
| Aug | 20° / -1°C | 5mm | High | $$$Peak | Great | — |
| Sep | 21° / 2°C | 20mm | Medium | $$Mid | Great | — |
| Oct | 22° / 4°C | 45mm | Medium | $$Mid | Good | — |
| Nov | 22° / 4°C | 75mm | Low | $Low | Okay | — |
| Dec | 21° / 5°C | 110mm | Medium | $$Mid | Okay | — |
Month-by-month deep dives
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Peru ranks #9 in The Overtourism Risk Index 2026
Machu Picchu, Peru — Americas · Peru. Site is physically fragile and visitor caps (5,600/day since 2019) are still pushing the site toward UNESCO downgrade-risk status.
Read the full ranking →Festivals & events
Inti Raymi
JunInca Festival of the Sun re-enacted at Sacsayhuamán fortress in Cusco.
Mistura
SepLatin America’s largest food festival celebrating Peru’s acclaimed cuisine.
Qoyllur Rit’i
May–JunPilgrimage to a glacier near Cusco blending Catholic and Andean traditions.
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