UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Reizen Guide

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

🌙 11°C now🕔 12:37 AM local📅 Best: juni and juli

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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.

Op dit moment is het 11°C (51°F) in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 9°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 9°C en 23°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 4.2/10 – matig.

De beste tijd om Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is juni and juli. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. september is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 7°C.

Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Kort gezegd. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 23°C is 2.8°C above the 20°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 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. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,5 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.

Kaart van Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weer in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu nu

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11°C
Overwegend helder · voelt als 9°C
Luchtvochtigheid74%
Wind4 km/h SE
Windstoten16 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking37%
Luchtdruk764 hPa
ZichtbaarheidVery poor · 0 km
Luchtkwaliteit47 · Good
Zonsopkomst5:30 AM
Zonsondergang5:46 PM
Maan🌗 Last quarter · 35%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 12:37 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 10

🌦️ 21° / 13°

Lichte motregen · 96% rain · wind 8 km/h

zoday, okt 11

🌧️ 23° / 12°

Zware motregen · 100% rain · wind 7 km/h

Quick facts about Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityCusco
LandPeru
ContinentZuid-Amerika
Coördinaten13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545)
UNESCO inscription1983
Known foran Inca estate above the Urubamba
Lokale tijd12:37 AM (UTC-05:00)
Beste maandenjuni and juli
KlimaatTemperate

Dingen om te doen in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Beste reistijd Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

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

Hardest months: januari, februari and oktober – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★★☆☆
februari★★★☆☆
maart★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
mei★★★★☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
augustus★★★★☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • zoglasses, 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 januari, februari and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 Zuid-Amerika.

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

It is currently 11°C (51°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 74% and wind is 4 km/h.

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

juni and juli offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and oktober 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 lokale tijd is 12:37 AM.

What are the top things en 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.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 12:37 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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