Machu Picchu Climate by Month
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 day and night temperature
In Machu Picchu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a moderate 16°C in November to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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.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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Machu Picchu.
Relative humidity over 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.
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