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Peru vs Nepal: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Peru and Nepal? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Peru

South America

Inca Trail dry season May–Sep.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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Nepal

Asia

Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthPeruNepalWinner
Januaryoff-seasongoodNepal 🇳🇵
FebruaryshouldergoodNepal 🇳🇵
MarchgoodbestNepal 🇳🇵
Aprilbestbesttie
MaybestgoodPeru 🇵🇪
Junebestoff-seasonPeru 🇵🇪
Julybestoff-seasonPeru 🇵🇪
Augustbestoff-seasonPeru 🇵🇪
SeptemberbestshoulderPeru 🇵🇪
Octoberbestbesttie
NovembergoodbestNepal 🇳🇵
DecembershouldergoodNepal 🇳🇵

Pick Peru 🇵🇪 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

Reserve Inca Trail permits 4–6 months ahead — daily caps fill fast.

Pick Nepal 🇳🇵 if you're going in…

January, February, March, November, December

Book teahouses for Annapurna/Everest Apr & Oct months in advance.

Months where both are equally good: April, October.