Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in November
Sacred Valley's warmest month brings highs averaging 65°F (18°C), lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (72 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What November feels like
Highs near 65°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (72 mm).
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – October).
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in October to 82/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so November falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for November
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sacred Valley in November
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Huacatay
Garden restaurant in Urubamba serving Novoandina cooking.
Why now November scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Salineras de Maras
Thousands of terraced salt pans fed by a salty spring, worked since pre-Inca times.
Pisac Archaeological Park
Terraced Inca citadel high above the town with temples and cliff tombs.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 2.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
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.
Cervecería del Valle Sagrado
Craft brewery and taproom on the valley road near Ollantaytambo.
Nearby in November
- Cusco in November~16 mi · highs 64°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in November~33 mi · highs 70°F, 2.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 95 in May – October. Expect highs of 65°F (18°C) and 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so November is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Sacred Valley in November?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in November?
Some: about 2.8 in (72 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in November?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Sacred Valley in November?
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