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PeruThe climate of Machu Picchu
The current climate in Machu Picchu features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 16°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Machu Picchu, Peru.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Machu Picchu in recent years was 34°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Machu Picchu gets 903 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Peru? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, or explore other destinations in Peru.
Best time to visit Machu Picchu?
The best time to visit Machu Picchu for sunny weather is February, April, May and September through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Machu Picchu. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Machu Picchu
The climate table of Machu Picchu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 144 | 120 | 152 | 60 | 37 | 7,1 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 64 | 91 | 170 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,3 | 0 | 5,2 | 0,1 | 0,7 | 0,1 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Machu Picchu, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Machu Picchu
Yearly Temperature in Machu Picchu
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Machu Picchu, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Machu Picchu
Total Yearly Precipitation in Machu Picchu
Average Snowfall per Month in Machu Picchu
Total Yearly Snowfall in Machu Picchu
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Machu Picchu, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Machu Picchu
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Average weather in Machu Picchu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Machu Picchu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.