Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu
May to September
Months to avoid: January to March (rainy season, Inca Trail closed in Feb)
Recommended stay: 3-4 days
Plan Machu Picchu for May to September. Give it 3-4 days. The window to avoid is January to March (rainy season, Inca Trail closed in Feb).
What the season gets you
- One of the few ancient sites that genuinely takes your breath away
- The Inca Trail is a bucket-list trek with stunning scenery
- Altitude and remoteness keep it feeling wild despite the crowds