Altiplano, Peru: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Altiplano, Peru? If you're planning to go to Altiplano, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Altiplano, Peru

Based on the climate and weather in Altiplano, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Altiplano, Peru by month

January

If you go to Altiplano in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

February

February in Altiplano is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Socks

March

March can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about half of the time. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Umbrella
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens

April

April in Altiplano is brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost about two thirds of the time. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella

May

Traveling to Altiplano in May, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain occasionally. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens

June

If you go to Altiplano in June, you will notice that it is brisk. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans

July

July in this region can be very chilly. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Standard footwear

August

August here is cold. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Socks
Standard footwear
Fleeces

September

September can be brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost most days. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat

October

If you are traveling to Altiplano in October, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces

November

If you are traveling to Altiplano in November, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Rain coat
Umbrella
Jacket or coat

December

If you are traveling to Altiplano in December, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 40s F (single digits C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Altiplano, Peru

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Altiplano, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Altiplano is at a very high altitude, and may result in altitude sickness.

For that reason, you will want to pack strong altitude sickness prevention products and treatments.

Consider asking your doctor about Diamox
Oximeter to check blood oxygen
Ibuprofen
Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor)
A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A and C
A SIM card that works in Altiplano
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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