There is no bad time to decide to explore the world, of course many places can only be visited in some seasons or times, fortunately, to visit Cusco and better still Machu Picchu there is no bad season. The region of Cusco has 2 very differentiated seasons, the dry season and the rainy season; First we will describe each of the seasons and then the advantages of visiting Cusco in the rainy season.

Dry season
Rainy season
What are the advantages of visiting Cusco in the rainy season?
What to list in the backpack for rainy season?

Dry season (between April and October) clear sky and strong heat

The dry season is between the months of April and October, during this time it hardly rains and the sky is clear. Nevertheless, between the months of May and July the temperature is very cold, to these months they are known like “Times of Ice”, covering the grasses in the mornings with frost.

This time coincides with vacations in the US and Europe, making this time the city of Cusco has more visitors.

One of the advantages of coming to Cusco this season (in June) is that you can appreciate the Inti Raymi, one of the biggest celebrations in Cusco, a festivity in which the color of costumes and typical dances abound.

Machu picchu in dry season

Rainy season (between November and April) cloudy sky and green landscapes

The rainy season and humid climate, begins in November and ends in April, during this time almost every day are rainy, mainly between December and February, February being the month with the highest rainfall, which is why in February prohibit trekking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, all for safety reasons for visiting travelers.

A typical day of this season in Cusco and Machu Picchu means a clear sky in the morning and a possible rain in the afternoon, then it may clear again; The constant change of rain to sun makes Machu Picchu have few visitors, allowing to take photos to the citadel, without a lot of people occupying the trails.

Machu picchu in rainy season

What are the advantages of visiting Cusco in the rainy season?

  • The rains in the region make Cusco and the entire Sacred Valley of the Incas, covered with green landscapes, flowers, and seasonal fruits.

  • Warm Climates

    For the rainy season, it is that the weather becomes more humid, but the days become warmer, this moisture helps to moisturize the skin and hair, also feel a cleaner and cooler environment.

  • Gastronomy

    During this season you can taste a variety of exotic fruits typical of the season.

  • Spiritual Tourism

    The city of Cusco has a natural environment with mountains, snowy, ravines, mysteries, history and especially living culture, that are rooted from time immemorial; This heritage of culture and mysticism makes Cusco a place where people can practice spiritual tourism.

  • Low prices

    Because it is a low season of visitors, it is possible to purchase flights, hotels, restaurants and tours at low prices.

  • Less people

    Cusco receives the least number of visitors during the rainy season, allowing tourists to visit the tourist attractions with greater tranquility.

What to list in the backpack for rainy season?

The climate in the region of Cusco is very changing, at times it can rain in a torrential way and at once it can be very sunny, it is for that reason that at the time of readying your backpack you should keep in mind that there will be sunny, cloudy, rainy, cold days , etc; And some of the things we recommend are:

  • Hiking Boots

    Bring slip-resistant and waterproof shoes with you, especially if you plan to travel through one of the mountains of Machu Picchu; The paths are stone and will be wet and slippery.

  • Waterproof poncho

    No matter what time of year you come, take one with you; The jungle-browed climate of Machu Picchu makes the rains come very unexpectedly.

  • Sunscreen

  • Cap for the sun

  • Sunglasses