Machu Picchu weather in May (Cusco, Peru)

How is the weather in Machu Picchu in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Machu Picchu typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Machu Picchu in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 239 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Machu Picchu. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Machu Picchu climate page with graphs.

 

Machu Picchu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 239 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cusco, Peru (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in May

Find out more about the weather in Peru in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Machu Picchu in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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