Best time to trek the Inca Trail.

If you made up your mind to hike the Inca trail. First of all, there are things to be well considered whether you choose a private or being a member of a new hiker’s group. Mainly, be conscious about your Physical resistance and prepare yourself mentally.

A relevant subject to point out is to decide the best time of the year when you will come. Weather plays a vital role on this election since the perfect climate will match you with a once in a lifetime experience.

Contrary to custom beliefs, Late March, April May and October are the best times to trek the Inca Trail before the I. Certainly, most of us hikes lovers tend to pick a dry season for adventures approaching. June July and August are great to despite of the crowds.

Within the low turnout months, the weather conditions remain good for tourist. Trails lead to a less crowded surrounds. Here and there are few clouds and rewards best photo opportunity.

The Wet Season

Cusco´s wet season is from November to April, with January and February being the rainiest months. Statistically the wettest months of Rain are December and January. Can be fierce when they hit, causing landslides and disrupting transportation schedules. Heavy rains in 2010 caused landslides and the closure of Machu Picchu, as well as difficulties in accessing parts of the Sacred Valley. The wet season is less attractive for tourism in Cusco, but the increased rainfall makes the region much greener and lusher than compared to brown, grey feel of the dry season. Average temperatures during the dry season range from 5 to 19 degrees.

The Dry Season

The dry season runs from May to October. June, July and August are predominantly the driest months, but also the coldest, with temperatures sometimes below freezing. Day time average temperature when days are bright and sunny during the dry season 16 °C (61°F). Night time temperatures are much lower during the dry season, with the months of June and July going as low 0 °C (32 °F). Similarly, the loss of solar radiation can cause temperatures to drop below zero in the afternoon, evening and early morning. Certainly, is one of the busiest times to travel.