Best Time to Hike Camino del Inca Salkantay
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.
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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