Sacred Valley weather in May (Cusco, Peru)

What should you pack for a trip to Sacred Valley in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Sacred Valley includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 14°C, cooling off to about 3°C at night.

Precipitation

Sacred Valley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 239 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sacred Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Sacred Valley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 239 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in May

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sacred Valley.

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