Weather
Average highs sit around 20°C with lows near 2°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for Cusco & Machu Picchu — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
Events & what’s on
Look out for Q'oyoriti Pilgrimage while you’re there.
- Q'oyoriti Pilgrimage — Thousands trek to a glacier shrine high in the Andes.
The verdict
May is one of the best times to visit Cusco & Machu Picchu. Expect 20° / 2°, the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
