Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu
Best time to visit Machu Picchu: June and July. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Machu Picchu
Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Machu Picchu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 53° | 13,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 68° | 52° | 11,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 52° | 12,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 51° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 46° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 45° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 47° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 48° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 9,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 68° | 53° | 11,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 68° | 53° | 11,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Machu Picchu compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Machu Picchu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | 0 mi | 58°F | about the same | 90 in |
| Huayna Picchu | 1 mi | 58°F | about the same | 90 in |
| Lake Titicaca | 279 mi | 6°F | 84°F cooler | 68 in |
| Lima | 313 mi | 67°F | +41°F warmer | 3 in |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 318 mi | 69°F | +43°F warmer | 3 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 69°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a landmark known for the Inca citadel in the Andes.
Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Machu Picchu with partly cloudy. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 40°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 49%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is June and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
Nearby highlights include Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 5.8°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Machu Picchu today at 9.3/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Machu Picchu right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:50 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 74° / 52°
Overcast · 89% rain · wind 4 mph
🌦️ 77° / 51°
Light drizzle · 100% rain · wind 5 mph
Things to do in Machu Picchu
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Machu Picchu.
Quick facts about Machu Picchu
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cusco |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Coordinates | 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545) |
| Known for | the Inca citadel in the Andes |
| Local time | 2:50 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | June and July |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Its coordinates are -13.1631, -72.545. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Machu Picchu right now?
It is currently 44°F (7°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 78% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Machu Picchu in?
Machu Picchu observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:50 AM.
What are the top things to do in Machu Picchu?
Popular options include Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 2:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
