Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in June
This is the coldest month in Sacred Valley: highs average 62°F (17°C) and lows 41°F (5°C), with about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (4 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 13 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What June feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 62°F (17°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 41°F (5°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (4 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around June
June is one of Sacred Valley's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 11 h 13 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from May (90 → 92/100).
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 41°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sacred Valley in June
June is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
Steep Inca terraces and Temple Hill above a town still laid out on its Inca grid.
Why now June scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Moray
Concentric circular Inca terraces believed to have been an agricultural test site.
MIL Centro
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant beside Moray serving Andean ingredients in tasting menus.
El Albergue Restaurante
Farm-to-table restaurant on the Ollantaytambo train platform, with its own farm.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in June
- Cusco in June~16 mi · highs 60°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in June~33 mi · highs 68°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Sacred Valley's ~3,210 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sacred Valley in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How cold is Sacred Valley in June?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in June?
Not much: about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 41°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Sacred Valley
Routes in season in June
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Sacred Valley in June?
Share this June plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.