Machupicchu weather in September (Peru)

How is the weather in Machupicchu in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Machupicchu generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Machupicchu in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 Machupicchu climate page with graphs.

 

Machupicchu, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Where to go in Peru in September

Find out more about the weather in Peru in September 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 Machupicchu in September?

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 September.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.