Machu Picchu Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Machu Picchu: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Machu Picchu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 20° | 12° | 331 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | 20° | 11° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 20° | 11° | 312 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 21° | 10° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 9° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 20° | 8° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 21° | 7° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 21° | 8° | 79 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 21° | 9° | 142 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octobre | 20° | 10° | 251 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | 20° | 11° | 285 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 20° | 12° | 289 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Machu Picchu
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Machu Picchu compares avec 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 | 2292 mm |
| Huayna Picchu | 1 km | 14°C | about the same | 2292 mm |
| Lake Titicaca | 450 km | -15°C | 29°C cooler | 1733 mm |
| Lima | 504 km | 20°C | +5°C warmer | 72 mm |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 512 km | 21°C | +6°C warmer | 75 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Machu Picchu
Go in juin and juillet. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Machu Picchu
Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.6°C above the 20°C typical for this month.
A 94% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 13 mm is forecast, which is enough à soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilité is down à 0,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What à pack, what à skip
- dim.glasses, 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
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a landmark known for the Inca citadel in the Andes.
Actuellement, il fait 14°C (58°F) in Machu Picchu avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 15°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 9°C à 23°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 94%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.2/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Machu Picchu is juin and juillet. Le climat est temperate. janvier, février and octobre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. septembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 21°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 7°C.
Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
En termes simples. Today is slightly warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.6°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 9 AM à 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Machu Picchu today at 9.9/10. Visibilité is down à 0,9 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 |
| Pays | Pérou |
| Continent | Amérique du Sud |
| Coordonnées | 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545) |
| Known for | the Inca citadel in the Andes |
| Heure locale | 4:06 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin and juillet |
| Climat | 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 Amérique du Sud.
What is the weather like in Machu Picchu maintenant?
It is currently 14°C (58°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 94% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Machu Picchu?
juin and juillet offer the most comfortable conditions in Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. janvier, février and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Machu Picchu in?
Machu Picchu observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The heure locale is 4:06 AM.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 4:06 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
