UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cusco

Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Климат and Average Погода

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

☁️ 11°C now🕔 8:10 PM local📅 Best: июнь, июль and август

Климат in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь20°12°331 mm★★★☆☆
февраль20°11°293 mm★★★☆☆
март20°11°312 mm★★★☆☆
апрель21°10°180 mm★★★☆☆
май21°88 mm★★★★
июнь20°20 mm★★★★
июль21°22 mm★★★★
август21°35 mm★★★★
сентябрь21°158 mm★★★☆☆
октябрь20°10°251 mm★★★☆☆
ноябрь20°11°285 mm★★★☆☆
декабрь20°12°289 mm★★★☆☆

Климат type: Temperate. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

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

Hottest day24°Cиюл 5, 2026
Coldest night3°Cиюн 11, 2026
Wettest day52 mmфев 24, 2024

How Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu compares и nearby places

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

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Machu Picchu0 km15°Cabout the same2264 mm
Huayna Picchu1 km14°Cabout the same2264 mm
Lake Titicaca450 km-15°C29°C cooler1724 mm
Lima504 km20°C+5°C warmer71 mm
Jorge Chavez International Airport512 km21°C+6°C warmer74 mm

Лучшее время для посещения Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Go in июнь, июль and август. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: январь, февраль and октябрь - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★★☆☆
февраль★★★☆☆
март★★★☆☆
апрель★★★☆☆
май★★★★
июнь★★★★
июль★★★★
август★★★★
сентябрь★★★☆☆
октябрь★★★☆☆
ноябрь★★★☆☆
декабрь★★★☆☆

What this means for Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

Compared и normal

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

Дождь chance explained

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

Путешествия and driving

Видимость is down до 0,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 декабрь до февраль.

Worth knowing

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

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid январь, февраль and октябрь - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

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.

Сейчас температура 11°C (51°F) in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu и Переменная облачность. Ощущается как 10°C. Сегодня температура от 8°C до 21°C. Вероятность осадков — 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.3/10 - Погранично.

Лучшее время для посещения Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is июнь, июль and август. Климат — temperate. январь, февраль and октябрь tend до be the least comfortable months. сентябрь is the warmest month и average highs near 21°C, while июль is the coldest и lows near 7°C.

Nearby highlights include Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.

Проще говоря. Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 21°C is in line и the 21°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 10 AM до 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. Видимость is down до 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.

Quick facts about Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu

ТипUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityCusco
СтранаПеру
КонтинентЮжная Америка
Координаты13°9′47.2″S 72°32′42″W (-13.1631, -72.545)
UNESCO inscription1983
Known foran Inca estate above the Urubamba
Местное время8:10 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsиюнь, июль and август
КлиматTemperate

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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 Южная Америка.

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

It is currently 11°C (51°F) и Переменная облачность. Влажность is 82% and wind is 3 km/h.

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

июнь, июль and август offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which has a temperate climate. январь, февраль and октябрь 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 8:10 PM.

What are the top things до 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.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат 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 август 23, 2026 at 8:10 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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