Machu Picchu Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Machu Picchu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Machu Picchu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 12° | 331 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 20° | 11° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | 20° | 11° | 312 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 21° | 10° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 21° | 9° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 20° | 8° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 21° | 7° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 21° | 9° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 21° | 9° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 20° | 10° | 251 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 20° | 11° | 285 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 20° | 12° | 289 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Machu Picchu
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Machu Picchu compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Machu Picchu.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu | 0 km | 15°C | about the same | 2264 mm |
| Huayna Picchu | 1 km | 14°C | about the same | 2264 mm |
| Lake Titicaca | 450 km | -15°C | 29°C cooler | 1724 mm |
| Lima | 504 km | 20°C | +5°C warmer | 71 mm |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 512 km | 21°C | +6°C warmer | 74 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Machu Picchu
Go in juni, juli and august. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Machu Picchu
Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med the 21°C typical for this month.
A 71% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What og pack, what og skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, 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 januar, februar and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a landmark known for the Inca citadel in the Andes.
Lige nu er det 12°C (54°F) in Machu Picchu med mest klart. Det føles som 12°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 21°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 71%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Machu Picchu is juni, juli and august. Klimaet er temperate. januar, februar and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. september is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 7°C.
Nearby highlights include Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for august. The forecast high of 21°C is in line med the 21°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 9 AM og 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Machu Picchu today at 9/10. 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.
Quick facts about Machu Picchu
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cusco |
| Land | Peru |
| Kontinent | Sydamerika |
| Koordinater | 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545) |
| Known for | the Inca citadel in the Andes |
| Lokal tid | 8:57 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli and august |
| Klima | 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 Sydamerika.
What is the weather like in Machu Picchu lige nu?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 75% and wind is 0 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Machu Picchu?
juni, juli and august offer the most comfortable conditions in Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. januar, februar and oktober 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 8:57 PM.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 25, 2026 at 8:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
