UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Ilmasto and Average Sää

Ilmasto of Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 12°C now🕔 10:23 PM local📅 Best: kesäkuu and heinäkuu

Ilmasto in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

tamhelmaahuhtoukesheielosyylokmarjouLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
KuukausiAvg highAvg lowSadefallRating
tammikuu20°11°331 mm★★★☆☆
helmikuu20°11°293 mm★★★☆☆
maaliskuu20°11°312 mm★★★☆☆
huhtikuu21°10°180 mm★★★☆☆
tou21°9°88 mm★★★★☆
kesäkuu20°8°20 mm★★★★☆
heinäkuu21°7°22 mm★★★★☆
elokuu21°8°79 mm★★★★☆
syyskuu22°9°167 mm★★★☆☆
lokakuu21°10°157 mm★★★☆☆
marraskuu20°11°285 mm★★★☆☆
joulukuu20°12°289 mm★★★☆☆

Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day26°Clok 14, 2026
Coldest night3°Ckes 11, 2026
Wettest day52 mmhel 24, 2024

How Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu compares ja nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Machu Picchu0 km15°Cabout the same2223 mm
Huayna Picchu1 km14°Cabout the same2223 mm
Lake Titicaca450 km-15°C29°C cooler1719 mm
Lima504 km20°C+5°C warmer72 mm
Jorge Chavez International Airport512 km21°C+6°C warmer75 mm

Paras aika vierailla Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Go in kesäkuu and heinäkuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

tammikuu★★★☆☆
helmikuu★★★☆☆
maaliskuu★★★☆☆
huhtikuu★★★☆☆
tou★★★★☆
kesäkuu★★★★☆
heinäkuu★★★★☆
elokuu★★★★☆
syyskuu★★★☆☆
lokakuu★★★☆☆
marraskuu★★★☆☆
joulukuu★★★☆☆

What this means for Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Compared ja normal

Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 21°C is in line ja the 21°C typical for this month.

Sade chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Matkailu and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in joulukuu ja helmikuu.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What ja pack, what ja skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • suglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu - historically the least comfortable months here.

Yhteenveto

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco. Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for an Inca estate above the Urubamba.

Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 12°C (53°F) in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu ja puolipilvistä. Tuntuu kuin 11°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 11°C ja 21°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.5/10 - kohtalainen — suunnittele sään mukaan.

Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is kesäkuu and heinäkuu. Ilmasto on temperate. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. syyskuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 22°C, while heinäkuu is the coldest ja lows near 7°C.

Nearby highlights include Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 21°C is in line ja the 21°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 10 AM ja 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu today at 9.9/10. 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 Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

TyyppiUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityCusco
MaaPeru
MaanosaEtelä-Amerikka
Koordinaatit13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545)
UNESCO inscription1983
Known foran Inca estate above the Urubamba
Paikallinen aika10:23 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthskesäkuu and heinäkuu
IlmastoTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu?

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco. Its coordinates are -13.1631, -72.545. It lies in Etelä-Amerikka.

What is the weather like in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu nyt?

It is currently 12°C (53°F) ja puolipilvistä. Kosteus is 91% and wind is 1 km/h.

When is the best time ja visit Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu?

kesäkuu and heinäkuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and maaliskuu are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu in?

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:23 PM.

What are the top things ja do in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu?

Popular options include Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Ennuste and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Ilmanlaatu and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Ilmasto averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 lokakuu 29, 2026 at 10:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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