Best Time to Visit Machu Picchu
Best time to visit Machu Picchu: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Machu Picchu
Go in June, July and August. 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° | 48° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 48° | 6,2 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 | 89 in |
| Huayna Picchu | 1 mi | 58°F | about the same | 89 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
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 53°F (11°C) in Machu Picchu with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 45°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is June, July and August. 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 4.5°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Machu Picchu today at 10/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Machu Picchu right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:17 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 73° / 55°
Light drizzle · 96% rain · wind 4 mph
🌦️ 73° / 54°
Drizzle · 91% rain · wind 4 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 | 11:17 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| 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 53°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 78% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
June, July and August 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 11:17 PM.
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 August 24, 2026 at 11:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
