When is the best time to travel to Peru?

The best time to travel to Peru is one of the most frequently asked questions by our travelers. The good news is: you can travel to Peru during any season of the year, and there will always be some advantages to your season of choice.

Two main elements are to be taken into account to decide when to visit Peru: the climate and tourist activity.

Climate

Seasons in Peru depend directly on the geographic region. On the Pacific coast, summer stretches from december to March, with a sunny climate and pleasant temperatures. The rest of the year, there is no rain but the weather is often cloudy. In the Andes, the months from December to March correspond to the humid season. It therefore rains regularly, but no more than in London or New York, it’s not exactly a monsoon!

The rest of the year, the weather is dry and sunny, but with colder nighttime temperatures, especially between June and August. For a more detailed analysis of the Peruvian climate, you can also check our Climate in Peru page.

Tourist affluence

The second interesting factor which will help you plan your trip to Peru is knowing about peak tourist periods. The low season for tourism is between December and February, apart from the December holidays, when national tourism is substantial. The high-season months are April, May, July, August, September and October. March, June and November are generally months of average tourism.

In a nutshell, traveling to Peru from December to February or even in March, will allow you to enjoy your tour in the lowest tourist season (more availability, better prices, less tourists in all the popular sites), in summer on the coast, and pleasant nighttime temperatures in the mountains. However, the risks of rain in the Andes will be much higher. We don’t recommend this time of year if you plan on doing some trekking.

From April to May and September to November, you’ll be able to enjoy much drier weather in the Andes, but still with some possibilities of rain. From June to August, there is practically no rain, but the nights at a higher altitude are considerably colder.

If you have any additional questions as to when to travel to Peru, don’t hesitate to get in touch!