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Santa Teresa in May

Great month. Inside Santa Teresa's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear trails).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 9°C (48°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Santa Teresa

Inside Santa Teresa's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear trails).

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Santa Teresa in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Santa TeresaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 4 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 Santa Teresa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Jun: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 9 °C (48 °F)

    Jun: 8 °C (46 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4

    Jun: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jun: 1

May: Inside Santa Teresa's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear trails).

June: Inside Santa Teresa's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear trails).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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