Machu Picchu weather in September (Cusco, Peru)

How does the September weather in Machu Picchu compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In September, Machu Picchu tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 5°C.

Precipitation

Machu Picchu in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 195 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Machu Picchu.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Machu Picchu, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in Peru in September

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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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