Peru Weather 2026 – Andes Monthly Climate (Highlands & Mountains)

Best for trekking, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Ausangate & other highland photography tours

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1/13/20262 min read

Best for trekking, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Ausangate & other highland photography tours

March – April (Transition Months)

Climate: Rain starts decreasing in March, April becomes shoulder season.
Temperatures: Day ~17–19 °C (62–66 °F).
Conditions: April sees clearing skies, less rain — good early shoulder season to capture green valleys before dry season.
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May – June (Dry Season Begins)

Climate: Start of dry season; stable weather and clearer skies ideal for trekking.
Temperatures: Day ~14–17 °C (57–63 °F), cold nights — frost possible above 3,500 m.
Conditions: Excellent visibility for landscape photography (Rainbow Mountain, Vinicunca).
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July – September (Peak Dry Season)

Climate: Best months for highland travel — minimal rain, sunny days, crisp clouds.
Temperatures: Highs ~13–16 °C (55–61 °F), nights often below freezing in higher zones.
Conditions: Perfect for hiking Salkantay & Santa Cruz Treks and capturing huge vistas.
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October (End of Dry Season / Shoulder)

Climate: Dry season tails off; stable weather with early rains starting late month.
Conditions: Still excellent for travel before heavy rains begin.
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November – December (Rainy Season Returns)

Climate: Wet season returns with increasing rain — variable conditions.
Temperatures: ~15–19 °C (59–66 °F) by December.
Conditions: Cloudy skies; lush jungle edges and early rainy aesthetics — ideal for moody landscape photography.
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Peru Weather 2026 – Jungle & Amazon Rainforest Monthly Climate

January – April (Rainy / High Water Season)

Best for wildlife photography tours, Amazon river expeditions, birding, tropical landscapes

The Amazon stays warm and humid year-round, but rainfall patterns shift seasonally.

Climate: Heavy rainforest rains — frequent showers, high humidity, river levels rise (floodplain landscapes).
Temperatures: ~28–31 °C (82–88 °F).
Conditions: Rich birdlife, dramatic waterfalls, dense vegetation — great for lush green photography and river canoe tours.
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May – September (Relatively Drier Season)

Climate: Less rain (but still humid), easier travel on forest trails.
Temperatures: ~27–29 °C (80–84 °F).
Conditions: Best land-based jungle tours with wildlife visibility and accessible lodges.
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October – December (Rain Increases Again)

Andes Climate Highlights

Dry Season (Best for trekking & photography): May – September – clear skies, sunny days, cold nights.
Rainy Season (Lush landscapes, dramatic clouds): November – April – heavier rain, more dynamic green valleys.
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Rainiest Months: December – April — vibrant rainforest, river swells.
Best Accessibility: May – September — easier hiking and wildlife watching.
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