The following is a brief description of the kinds of climates (weather) you might find when going on an Inca Trail adventure. The climate along this part of the classic 4-day Trail varies in all its points. During the day it can be quite warm and sunny; dry during the first two days, and a little humid on the third and fourth days. In the night, the first two Inca Trail campsites are often very cold, while the third night is more temperate. The rainy period, in this region, begins at the end of November and lasts until March. Rains at the Inca Trail can be quite heavy at times.
Although rains can make your hiking adventure a little more difficult, the landscapes along the trail benefit from the rain and are and look green and lush for you to enjoy the most while on your adventure.
See the following chart to have a better idea of the weather conditions along the Inca Trail Trek in 2013 and 2014.
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| Day/night temp. (in ºF) | Cusco | 67º 44º | 67º 44º | 68º 42º | 68º 41º | 68º 38º | 67º 33º | 67º 31º | 68º 35º | 68º 39º | 70º 42º | 70º 42º | 70º 44º |
| Inca Trail | 64º 45º | 65º 47º | 66º 46º | 67º 44º | 67º 39º | 66º 33º | 66º 31º | 66º 38º | 67º 41º | 67º 42º | 66º 43º | 66º 45º | |
| Machu Picchu | 70º 50º | 70º | 70º | 70º 50º | 68º 48º | 68º | 68º 47º | 68º 47º | 68º 48º | 68º 48º | 68º 48º | 70º 50º | |
| Rain (in inches) | Cusco | 6.3 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 4.7 |
| Inca Trail | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.2 | |
| Machu Picchu | 17.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 4.7 | 8.6 | 12.0 |
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Important: Keep in mind that the Inca Trail is closed in February due to heavy rains which can cause erosion and also for maintenance and clean up; see the official Inca Trail Availability Here.
Care for the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: don’t abuse it in ways that promote loosening or erosion of the stonework. Care for the beauty of the landscape: don’t leave trash or waste behind and have a great but responsible adventure!
At TOUR IN PERU EIRL, we want to enjoy this great experience, therefore we invite you to come with your group and have an unforgettable experience. Learn about the Short / Fast 2-day Inca Trail or the Classic 4-day Inca Trail Itineraries or some of our other Peru tours for special groups like yours to special offers!
