Machu Picchu Clima and Average Tempo
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.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 20° | 12° | 331 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 20° | 11° | 293 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| março | 20° | 11° | 312 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 21° | 10° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 9° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 20° | 8° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julho | 21° | 7° | 22 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 21° | 9° | 63 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 21° | 9° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| outubro | 20° | 10° | 251 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembro | 20° | 11° | 285 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 20° | 12° | 289 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: 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 com 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 | 1729 mm |
| Lima | 504 km | 20°C | +5°C warmer | 71 mm |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 512 km | 21°C | +6°C warmer | 74 mm |
Melhor época para visitar Machu Picchu
Go in junho, julho and agosto. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and outubro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Machu Picchu
Today is about average for setembro. The forecast high of 21°C is in line com the 21°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 24 mm is forecast, which is enough a soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilidade is down a 1,6 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 dezembro a fevereiro.
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 16°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 janeiro, fevereiro and outubro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Machu Picchu is a tourist attraction in Cusco. Machu Picchu is a landmark known for the Inca citadel in the Andes.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 11°C (51°F) in Machu Picchu com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 10°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 9°C a 21°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 100%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 4.5/10 – marginal.
A melhor época para visitar Machu Picchu is junho, julho and agosto. O clima é temperate. janeiro, fevereiro and outubro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. setembro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 21°C, enquanto julho é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 7°C.
Entre os destaques próximos estão Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for setembro. The forecast high of 21°C is in line com 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 8.8/10. Visibilidade is down a 1,6 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
| Tipo | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Cusco |
| País | Peru |
| Continente | América do Sul |
| Coordenadas | 13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545) |
| Known for | the Inca citadel in the Andes |
| Hora local | 10:39 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Melhores meses | junho, julho 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 do Sul.
What is the weather like in Machu Picchu agora?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 79% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Machu Picchu?
junho, julho and agosto offer the most comfortable conditions in Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. janeiro, fevereiro and outubro 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 10:39 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar 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 setembro 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
