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Mazán in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river)). Across Peru: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river)). Across Peru: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • MazánHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 14 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall
Medium
Prices · Peru overall
Medium

Peru overall: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mazán, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jun: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 14

    Jun: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river)). Across Peru: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.

June: Inside Mazán's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river).

Mazán: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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