Best Time To Visit Machu Picchu

To know "Best time to visit Machu Picchu", you must first know about the weather in Machu Picchu; the location of Machu Picchu in the middle of the Amazon jungle and the Andes mountain range, makes this area enjoy a very particular climate. In Machu Picchu there are 2 very marked weather stations, each of them has its pros and cons, so only you can decide what is the ideal time to come to Machu Picchu.

Dry season in Machu Picchu

It occurs between April and October and for many, although not for all, it is the best time to visit Machu Picchu; The sun shines all day and there is almost no rain, allowing you to perform, without much care, the treks to the mountains of Machu Picchu, to get the best aerial views of the Inca city with the blue sky in the background. However, you will have to take turns in the places, with many other people who chose this time to visit Machu Picchu; and in case you did not know, during the dry season, there is also the "high season of tourism", so you will have a lot of company. This season makes entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, train tickets and hotels, must be booked at least 3 months in advance. If you want experiences like the Inca Trail or the Huayna Picchu Mountain, you will have to book your deposit 6 months before.

What to bring?

If you plan to come during this time, know that the season requires visitors to bring sunscreen (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses), repellent and plenty of water. The nights are cold, so you should bring warm clothes.

Rainy Season in Machu Picchu

It occurs between November and March, and unlike what many people think, it does not rain throughout the day; What's more, the rains during this season are in the afternoon, in most cases. The Inca city of Machu Picchu can be covered with mist during this time; however, it will disappear with the passing of the morning, giving you the opportunity to see, from the mountains of Machu Picchu, how the fog dissipates over the city. As if an artist revealed his masterpiece before his eyes. Also, if you do not mind getting a little wet, you can get lower prices, discounts at hotels and many other advantages of coming to Machu Picchu in rainy weather

What to bring?

If you are coming during this time do not forget to pack waterproof clothing, an umbrella and shoes that allow you to walk safely on wet and slippery surfaces.

In case you want to climb Huayna Picchu Mountain during this time, we recommend you choose the second group (entrance from 10:00 to 11:00). But why this group? During the rainy season, Machu Picchu is usually covered with clouds and with little visibility, and this is not very good if you pack your best camera to take the amazing views of Machu Picchu from this mountain; nevertheless the clouds dissipate in the course of the morning.

Best time to visit Machu Picchu

The citadel of Machu Picchu are the most important attractions of the city of Cusco. It can be visited throughout the year, but the best time to visit Machu Picchu is between April and October, which is the dry season.

However, we consider that the best time to visit Machu Picchu is between June and September. For the tour to Machu Picchu, the warmest season is from November to March, but it also corresponds to the rainy season. We thought it would be good to have a sunny but cold day instead of a hot but rainy day. That is why they are suggested preferably between May and October.

Important

Regardless of which time you come, you must bring waterproof clothing, because regardless of the season, the rains may fall at any time of the year.