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 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.
Plaza de Armas in Arequipa, Peru.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
Wide view of Machu Picchu.Mark Weinberg/Travel + Leisure
Busy street in Lima, Peru.Rory Fuller/Travel + Leisure
Foggy mountains of Peru’s Sacred Valley.Chris Marinaccio/Travel + Leisure
