Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in May
Little changes in Sacred Valley from April: highs stay near 62°F (17°C), lows near 43°F (6°C), and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 62°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 43°F (6°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Plan around May
May is one of Sacred Valley's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – October.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in April to 90/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 43°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sacred Valley in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Huacatay
Garden restaurant in Urubamba serving Novoandina cooking.
Why now May scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pisac Archaeological Park
Terraced Inca citadel high above the town with temples and cliff tombs.
Why now Highs near 62°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Salineras de Maras
Thousands of terraced salt pans fed by a salty spring, worked since pre-Inca times.
Cervecería del Valle Sagrado
Craft brewery and taproom on the valley road near Ollantaytambo.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- Cusco in May~16 mi · highs 60°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in May~33 mi · highs 68°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How cold is Sacred Valley in May?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in May?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 43°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Sacred Valley
Routes in season in May
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Sacred Valley in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.