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Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

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Legendary trek

Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)

Cusco, Peru
Best timeMay–Sep
Signature routeVinicunca day hike (5,000 m)
In season~43°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

18–46°F
Fares from$863
Nearest airportCUZ
CurrencyPEN
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 64%
WarmestOct · 46°F
WettestMar
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Striped mineral ridges at altitude, a punishing but surreal day hike from Cusco.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Vinicunca day hike (5,000 m). Nearest airport is CUZ.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Belmond Andean Explorer
48 mi away
Q'inqu
51 mi away
Coricancha
51 mi away
Church of the Society of Jesus
51 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)?

The best time to visit Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is May–September, in Cusco, Peru.

Where is Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)?

Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is in Cusco, Peru. The nearest major airport is CUZ.

What is Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) known for?

Striped mineral ridges at altitude, a punishing but surreal day hike from Cusco.

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