Machupicchu, Peru - Weather and Climate
Machupicchu, Peru has a steady mild climate throughout the year.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Machupicchu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in November to a moderate 15°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in July.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Machupicchu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2033 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Machupicchu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 292 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 21 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 56 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Machupicchu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Machupicchu
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The best time of year to visit Machupicchu in Peru
Other facts from our historical weather data:November has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 292 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 56 mm of precipitation.
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