Machu Picchu weather in November (Cusco, Peru)

Looking to travel to Machu Picchu in November? This guide provides all the details you need.

In November, Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 7°C.

Machu Picchu in November falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 in November and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 November?

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 in November.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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