Machu Picchu in May
Great time to visit
May is when Machu Picchu starts showing its true colors. Excellent weather and clear views, but you'll pay for it with higher prices and growing crowds.
Weather
May delivers the first truly reliable dry weather with only 3-4 rainy days all month. Mornings are crisp and clear, perfect for sunrise shots. Humidity drops to a comfortable 65%.
22°C high8°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$135/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Fiesta de las Cruces (Festival of the Crosses) - May 3rd
- •Corpus Christi preparations begin in Cusco
May Tips
- •Book your Inca Trail permits at least 6 months ahead - this is when demand really picks up
- •Bring warm layers for early morning starts - it can hit freezing before sunrise
- •Train tickets to Aguas Calientes start getting harder to find on short notice
All Months
Machu Picchu Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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