Machu Picchu Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Machu Picchu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Machu Picchu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 20° | 12° | 331 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 20° | 11° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 20° | 11° | 312 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 21° | 10° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 21° | 9° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 20° | 8° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 21° | 7° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 21° | 9° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 21° | 9° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octubre | 20° | 10° | 251 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noviembre | 20° | 11° | 285 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 20° | 12° | 289 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Machu Picchu
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Machu Picchu compares con 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Machu Picchu
Go in junio, julio and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and octubre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Machu Picchu
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 21°C is in line con 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 diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- dom.glasses, 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 enero, febrero and octubre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a landmark known for the Inca citadel in the Andes.
Ahora mismo hay 12°C (54°F) in Machu Picchu con mayormente despejado. La sensación térmica es de 12°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 8°C a 21°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 71%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 7.7/10 – buenas condiciones.
La mejor época para visitar Machu Picchu is junio, julio and agosto. El clima es temperate. enero, febrero and octubre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. septiembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 21°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 7°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 21°C is in line con the 21°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 9 AM a 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
| Tipo | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cusco |
| País | Perú |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545) |
| Known for | the Inca citadel in the Andes |
| Hora local | 9:05 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | junio, julio and agosto |
| Clima | 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 América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Machu Picchu ahora mismo?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) con mayormente despejado. Humedad is 75% and wind is 0 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Machu Picchu?
junio, julio and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. enero, febrero and octubre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Machu Picchu in?
Machu Picchu observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 9:05 PM.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 9:05 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
