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Vilcabamba mountain range

Mountains

Andean range in Cusco Department offering remote trekking, cloud-forest scenery and access to lesser-known archaeological sites for hikers and history-minded travelers.

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Vilcabamba mountain range essentials

Country: Peru
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Sol (S/.)
Language: Spanish, Quechua

Vilcabamba mountain range at a Glance

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.
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
18°
Warmest Month
0°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 5° - 16° 10° 176 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
February - 5° - 16° 11° 171 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
March - 5° - 16° 11° 155 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
April - 4° - 17° 11° 74 mm - - 1.9 m/s - -
May - 3° - 17° 9° 35 mm - - 1.8 m/s - -
June - 1° - 17° 8° 18 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
July - 0° - 17° 7° 23 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
August - 1° - 17° 8° 32 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
September - 3° - 17° 9° 56 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
October - 4° - 18° 11° 69 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
November - 4° - 18° 11° 99 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
December - 5° - 17° 11° 131 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -