Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Weather Forecast
Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu weather: 43°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 43°F (6°C) in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu with clear. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 43°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 5.9°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu today at 9.9/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:52 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 75° / 43° | 2% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 46° | 76% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 53% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 51° | 96% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 56° | 100% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 54° | 88% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 55° | 95% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 53° | 87% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 52° | 89% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 73° / 50° | 82% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 48° | 86% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 50° | 89% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 50° | 87% · 0,4 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 73° / 49° | 85% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 54° | 100% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 97% | -- | — |
Climate in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68° | 53° | 13,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 68° | 52° | 11,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 52° | 12,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 69° | 51° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 68° | 46° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 45° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 48° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 70° | 48° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 69° | 51° | 9,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 68° | 53° | 11,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 68° | 53° | 11,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 43°F (6°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 1 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 5:52 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 26, 2026 at 5:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
