Machu Picchu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The best time to travel to Machu Picchu is from June to September. It is winter which means it can be pretty cool in the mountains, however it are the most dry months and you will have the biggest chance to take photos with sun and beautiful blue skies. Due to the high altitude the temperature is much lower than at other places on earth on the same latitude. At night the temperature can drop below freezing, so wearing good and warm clothing is recommended.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Machu Picchu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in November to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Machu Picchu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1989 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Machu Picchu shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in February, with an average of 288 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 54 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Machu Picchu Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Machu Picchu serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Machu Picchu.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 67%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Machu Picchu in Peru
Other facts from our historical weather data:November has an average maximum temperature of 16°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 288 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 54 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
