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Best Time to Hike Camino del Inca Salkantay

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Camino del Inca Salkantay, Peru, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Camino del Inca Salkantay

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 9°C / 48°F 2.7°C / 37°F 241 mm 31
February 8.9°C / 48°F 2.8°C / 37°F 265 mm 28
March 9°C / 48°F 2.6°C / 37°F 205 mm 30
April 9.4°C / 49°F 1.7°C / 35°F 134 mm 25
May 9.3°C / 49°F 1.2°C / 34°F 90 mm 23
June 8.6°C / 47°F 0.3°C / 33°F 69 mm 11
July 8.4°C / 47°F -0.6°C / 31°F 33 mm 9
August 8.1°C / 47°F -0.6°C / 31°F 107 mm 20
September 8.7°C / 48°F 0.4°C / 33°F 118 mm 25
October 8.6°C / 47°F 1.2°C / 34°F 189 mm 29
November 9.2°C / 49°F 1.9°C / 35°F 249 mm 30
December 9.5°C / 49°F 2.2°C / 36°F 234 mm 30

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Camino del Inca Salkantay are May, June, July. Expect daytime highs around 9°C (48°F) and nights near 0°C (32°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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