Plus, she notes, the Inca Trail is closed in February.

Mosquera instead recommends making a beeline for the coast, specifically Lima.

During this time, travelers can expect warm, sunny temperatures and gentle, coastal breezes.

A street in Arequipa, Peru with very few people

A quiet street in Arequipa, Peru.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure

In general, Burgio recommends visiting during the dry season, which lasts from April through September.

April and May offer an especially great balance of weather and crowds.

Visiting between March and May or September through October strikes the right balance of pleasant weather and smaller crowds.

View of Plaza de Armas in Arequipa, Peru

Plaza de Armas in Arequipa, Peru.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure

View of Machu Picchu

Wide view of Machu Picchu.Mark Weinberg/Travel + Leisure

Street scene in Lima

Busy street in Lima, Peru.Rory Fuller/Travel + Leisure

View of mountains in the Sacred Valley of Peru

Foggy mountains of Peru’s Sacred Valley.Chris Marinaccio/Travel + Leisure