Lima in May
Grey creeps in
- Temperature
- 17–23°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Fewer visitors and lower prices.
–Overcast skies start.
May begins the grey season, with a soft light over the cliffs.
Lima vs Cusco in May
Cusco edges it in May. Lima averages 17–23°C with low-moderate crowds; Cusco 4–21°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lima and Cusco
The verdict for May
- WeatherCusco has the better weather5.5/10 vs 8.5/10
- CrowdsLima is quieterLow-Moderate vs Moderate
- PricesLima is cheaper$$ vs $$$
- OverallCusco comes out ahead6.3/10 vs 7.3/10
Cusco in May
Dry season begins
- Temperature
- 4–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Clear skies and green hills.
–Cold nights.
May is a very good month: skies are mostly clear and crowds are lighter than July and August.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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