Vilcabamba mountain range

Tips for Visiting Vilcabamba mountain range #

Visit during Peru's dry season (May-September) for the most dependable weather on highland treks through the Vilcabamba range and clearer mountain views.
Allow extra days in your itinerary for altitude acclimatization and hire experienced local guides or porters for multi-day routes - many trails are remote, with limited facilities and variable trail conditions.

Best Time to Visit Vilcabamba mountain range #

Best visited in the dry season (May-September) for clearer skies, firmer trails and more reliable trekking conditions.

Dry season

May-Sep · 5-20°C (varies with elevation)

Cool nights and generally sunny days - the preferred period for trekking in the Vilcabamba range and for reliable trail conditions.

Wet season

Nov-Mar · 10-25°C (varies with elevation)

Frequent heavy rain, cloud cover and muddy trails that can make high‑altitude routes slippery and less predictable.

Shoulder months

Apr, Oct · 5-22°C (varies with elevation)

Transitional conditions; occasional rain but often a reasonable compromise between crowds and weather.

Weather & Climate near Vilcabamba mountain range #

Climate

Vilcabamba mountain range's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1039 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

18°

Warmest Month

0°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

Weather

171 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

Weather

155 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

May

May is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

3° – 17°

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. The driest month with just 18 mm.

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

1° – 17°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

0° – 17°

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

1° – 17°

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

3° – 17°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 18°

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 18°

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

5° – 17°

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

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