The spectacular Ancascocha trail is located in the remote mountains of Cusco. part of the large Peruvian Andes mountain range. So the type of weather you can expect on the Ancascocha trail is varied. Some other similar alternative trails leading to Machu Picchu have the same kind of climates. Divided into two big clearly marked seasons: dry and wet. From May to October is the dry season with a minimum chance of rainy days. Mainly sunny and hot during the day. But freezing cold at night especially in winter time (June – August). From November to April is the rainy season. Usually heavy rain falls, thunder storms, cloudy days. There will be less visibility on the mountains in the whole Andes. Definitely not the ideal time to be walking on the Mountains.
For Ancascocha trek to Machu Picchu and for the most hikes on the alternative trails. We highly recommend hikers to bring a good four season sleeping bag or you can hire it here in Cusco. Also a complete change of clothes for sunny days and cold temperatures expected at night time. The Ancascocha trail goes in the proximity of the cloud forest. So the weather is usually warm and dry in the winter season. Rainy and cloudy in the wet season, totally opposite to the northern hemisphere. But at Machu Picchu area you can expect very changeable weather, sometimes unpredictable. Usually sunny days from May to August, cloudy and wet days the rest of the months. Just in case a good rain gear is always recommended to take with you.
If you are planning to hike the Ancascocha to Machu Picchu a good winter clothing is required. Because you will have two cold nights at high altitude. Also dry-fit clothes are our suggestion and especially if you are planning to trek in the wet season (November to April).