The weather in general for the area of Rainbow Mountain Peru is divided in two big seasons: dry and wet. As the zone of Rainbow Mountains Cusco forms part of the Cordillera Vilcanota in the Peruvian Andes. The dry season is considered from May to November, with mostly sunny days and blue sky. Also with minimum percentage of rain or wet days, recommended time to take any of the treks to the Rainbow Mountain. But the rainy season usually comes from December to April. With hail storms, snowing, cloudy days and less visibility on the mountains.
During the winter season (June- August) the places around the Rainbow Mountain Peru has warmer days. But very cold at night time; Summer season (December- March) usually the trail gets wet, muddy and difficult to walk. Sometimes you can expect snow and totally cloudy days. Travelers visiting the Rainbow Mountains Cusco should have some preparation for the quick change of temperatures and climates even in winter time. But much more in summer season. Due to the global warming the weather conditions in the Andes is becoming very changeable and very unstable. So if you want to have a successful and memorable Rainbow Mountain Trek full day. You should ask for an accurate information. Before to take any of the Rainbow Mountains Cusco trip options.
Depending on the season you want to travel to the Rainbow Mountains Peru. We recommend hikers to check out the weather conditions before to trek to Vinicunca Mountain. Also you can talk to a responsible travel company for a good advises. Not all the Rainbow Mountain trek options are available the whole year round.
The Ausangate Rainbow Mountains 4 day and our new Vinicunca trek via Ausangate, allow you to connect with the popular Rainbow Mountain Peru. Now for 2020! we have available the full Ausangate trek +Vinicunca expedition 6 day and the amazing Vinicunca Mountain hike & red valley 2 day. Those are our suggestion at the dry season from April to October. Because the weather condition becomes too rainy, cloudy and there is not much visibility up there on the mountains.
The same weather conditions are en general in all the Peruvian Andes Mountains. So the best weather you will find to visit the Rainbow Mountain Peru is during the winter season. But with global warming,even the usual big natural seasons are getting very changeable, that is why we advise to travelers to get some preparation for any climate changes around the Rainbow Mountain Peru.