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Best Time to Hike Santa Cruz Trek

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Santa Cruz Trek, Peru, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Santa Cruz Trek

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 32°F0°C 23°F-5°C 220 mm 28
February 32°F0°C 23°F-5°C 196 mm 25
March 32°F0°C 24°F-5°C 225 mm 25
April 33°F0°C 23°F-5°C 125 mm 19
May 32°F0°C 22°F-6°C 66 mm 10
June 31°F0°C 21°F-6°C 50 mm 13
July 31°F-1°C 19°F-8°C 41 mm 8
August 33°F0°C 18°F-8°C 51 mm 12
September 33°F0°C 20°F-7°C 53 mm 13
October 32°F0°C 21°F-6°C 161 mm 23
November 32°F0°C 21°F-6°C 174 mm 24
December 33°F1°C 20°F-7°C 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.

When to go

The best months to hike Santa Cruz Trek are July, August, September. Expect daytime highs around 32°F0°C and nights near 19°F-7°C.

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

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