Machu Picchu Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Machu Picchu, Cusco, Peru is 16°C (61°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Machu Picchu compares to cities worldwide.
Machu Picchu Monthly Temperatures
The climate in Machu Picchu remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C (61°F) in November, dropping to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in July. Nighttime lows stay between 7°C (45°F) and 3°C (37°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Machu Picchu by month:
From around 4 AM to 6 AM temperatures are at their lowest; by 3 PM they've climbed to their daily peak. November, the warmest month, averages 193 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in July
Historical Machu Picchu Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Machu Picchu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Machu Picchu vs Peru
The map below shows the annual temperature across Peru. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Machu Picchu vs World: Temperature Compared
Machu Picchu's average annual maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Machu Picchu?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Machu Picchu, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and humidity around 54% — considered moderate. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
For cities and regions with significant elevation, altitude is one of the biggest factors shaping local temperatures. As a rule of thumb, temperatures fall by around 6°C for every 1,000 metres gained — so a city at 2,000 metres will typically be around 12°C cooler than a city at sea level in the same region. Higher ground also tends to see more dramatic day-to-night temperature swings, since thinner air loses heat faster after sunset.
For more on Machu Picchu's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Machu Picchu climate page.
