When should I hike Ausangate?
The best time to hike is the May through September dry season.
Should I hike off-season?
There is no one to stop you trying any month.
In the wet season, snow on the passes may stop you. The rivers will be high. The valleys very wet.
Avoid February & March for sure when even the lower Inca Trail is often closed.
What is the weather like?
We were there in May and enjoyed weeks of uninterrupted sunshine. Unbelievable!
During the dry season your odds of good weather are excellent.
Still, every Ausangate hiker comments on how much colder the hike is than they expected. Most wish they had brought more clothes or a better sleeping bag. It is freezing during the 13 hour nights!
