Machu Picchu weather in November (Cusco, Peru)

What does the weather outlook for Machu Picchu look like in November? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

November in Machu Picchu generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Machu Picchu in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, November may not be the ideal month 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 November

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Peru in November

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Machu Picchu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Machu Picchu.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.