UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Map

Interactive map of Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 47°F now🕔 12:58 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

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.

Right now it is 47°F (9°C) in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu with overcast. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 47°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.9/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Historic Sanctuary of 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 Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - 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.

Map of Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

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Coordinates: 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545)

Quick facts about Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityCusco
CountryPeru
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545)
UNESCO inscription1983
Known foran Inca estate above the Urubamba
Local time12:58 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

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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 South America.

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

It is currently 47°F (9°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 2 mph.

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

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. January, February and October 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 12:58 PM.

What are the top things to 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.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 August 24, 2026 at 12:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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