When to go · Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (heavy rain, wet trails).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (heavy rain, wet trails).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- JuneGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- JulyGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- AugustGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
Weather in January
- OllantaytamboHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 20 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ollantaytambo, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 20
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 0
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (heavy rain, wet trails).
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 layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast