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

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

When to go to Ollantaytambo, Peru

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

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

January

If you visit Ollantaytambo during January, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

In February, Ollantaytambo is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Ollantaytambo, with most of the days of the month having rain. There is frost regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

March

In March, Ollantaytambo is cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Ollantaytambo, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. There is frost 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

April here can be chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. There is frost 5-10 days this month. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

May for Ollantaytambo is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. There is frost about half of the time. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

If you go to Ollantaytambo in June, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof coat

July

July in Ollantaytambo is cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat
Heavy socks
Warm pants or jeans

August

August in Ollantaytambo is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans

September

If you are traveling to Ollantaytambo in September, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain or snow 5-10 days this month.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C). There is frost about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

Traveling to Ollantaytambo in October, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

If you are traveling to Ollantaytambo in November, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain regularly.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C). There is frost a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Ollantaytambo is cool. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Ollantaytambo, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there. Ollantaytambo is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some.

For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.

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 Ollantaytambo
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing

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