When to go · Ollantaytambo

Ollantaytambo in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

OllantaytamboHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall: Medium
Prices · Peru overall: Medium

Peru overall: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0

April: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings)). Across Peru: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.

May: Inside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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