Best Time to Hike Santa Cruz Trek
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Santa Cruz Trek, Peru, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on Santa Cruz Trek
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.2°C / 32°F | -5°C / 23°F | 220 mm | 28 |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | -4.8°C / 23°F | 196 mm | 25 |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | -4.5°C / 24°F | 225 mm | 25 |
| April | 0.3°C / 33°F | -5.2°C / 23°F | 125 mm | 19 |
| May | 0.2°C / 32°F | -5.5°C / 22°F | 66 mm | 10 |
| June | -0.4°C / 31°F | -6.1°C / 21°F | 50 mm | 13 |
| July | -0.7°C / 31°F | -7.5°C / 19°F | 41 mm | 8 |
| August | 0.3°C / 33°F | -7.7°C / 18°F | 51 mm | 12 |
| September | 0.4°C / 33°F | -6.9°C / 20°F | 53 mm | 13 |
| October | -0.2°C / 32°F | -6.1°C / 21°F | 161 mm | 23 |
| November | 0.1°C / 32°F | -6.3°C / 21°F | 174 mm | 24 |
| December | 0.7°C / 33°F | -6.6°C / 20°F | 113 mm | 20 |
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 Santa Cruz Trek are July, August, September. Expect daytime highs around 0°C (32°F) and nights near -7°C (19°F).
Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.
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