Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
With daytime temperatures of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of -2°C (28°F), September in Chivay brings moderate temperatures during the day. Some snow/rainfall is to be expected during the month.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, September is a good time to visit Chivay.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chivay typically stay consistent throughout September, with daily highs averaging around 14°C (57°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 8°C (46°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chivay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 35 years of weather records for Chivay, the following extremes were recorded between 1991 and 2026.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in Chivay in September. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.