What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in June and August
- Precipitation*: 903 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Snowfall: 9,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 7,1 mm in June, 15 mm in August and 21 mm in July
- Wettest months: 170 mm in December, 152 mm in March and 144 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Machu Picchu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Machu Picchu, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Machu Picchu
This graph shows how much rainfall Machu Picchu, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Machu Picchu
This graph shows how much snow Machu Picchu, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Machu Picchu
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Machu Picchu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Machu Picchu, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Machu Picchu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Machu Picchu, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Machu Picchu
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Machu Picchu, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Machu Picchu by Month
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