The weather at Machu Picchu is warm and humid during the dry season. It is quite rainy during the wet season. Machu Picchu Weather is variable and its particular climate is due to Machu Picchu´s location in the subtropical zone at over 2400 masl., between the cliffs of the high Andes and the forests of the upper region of the Amazon Rainforest.
But, this variable Machu Picchu Climate, instead of being an inconvenience, has turned Machu Picchu – Peru, into one of the most marvelous sites in South America and in the whole world. Finally, this is a place of amazing biodiversity where it is possible to visit 365 days of the year.
What is the average temperature in Machu Picchu?
All the Information about the meteorological averages at the Incan City of Machu Picchu are as follows:
- Machu Picchu Average Temperature: 12°C – 24°C (degrees Centigrade).
- Machu Picchu Average Humidity: 77% during the dry season, and 91% during the rainy season.
- Machupicchu Rain: 1,600 – 2,300 millimeters per year.
- Machupicchu Weather by Month:
- Rainy season is from december through april, all days are chilly and it rains a lot, the sky is usually cloudy, and sometimes the rain is torrencial. But there are advantages of travelling to Machu Picchu during the rainy season which are: the prices are lower; there are more hotel rooms and train tickets available; and everything is incredibly green and lush. Finally, january and february are the rainiest months.
- However, dry season is between may and november and the days are usually sunny, clear and warm with bright blue skies. Moreover during the nights the temperature drops. These are the months with the most tourists visiting Machu Picchu. As a result, nighttime and the early morning hours are chilliest during the months of June and July.
Machu Picchu Forecast for Today
Today’s temperature, wind speed, and probability of rain.
Apart from the climate, you should also know the main tips for traveling to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu weather by month
The Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is open all through the year, the climate changes from month to month.
So, here is is the Machupicchu weather by month:
By month january, february and march
January, february, and march are the rainiest months of the year. Most days are cloudy, and a downpour could occur at anytime, day or night. Moreover, the days usually begin with a dense fog hovering over the ruins. But, the fog burns off as the day progresses, nevertheless, some days during these months are clear and sunny.
During this time of year there are less tourists than at other times of the year. So, the prices are lower, but this is also the time of the year with the most cancelations and the most travel problems due to the weather conditions.
By the end of March, the incredible scenery around Machu Picchu has reached its most florescent and its most verdant peak. On this month finally little by little, the rains diminish.
By month april and may
April and may are among the very best months to travel to Machu Picchu. The rains are sporadic or non-existent, and the days are warm and sunny. Besides the prices are not too high, and the vegetation in the zone is brilliantly green.
At the beginning of may, the high tourist season begins, and the number of visitors increases. Also the sky is a spectacular shade of blue. Toward the end of May the temperatures drop, the days are shorter, and it is colder at night and in the early morning hours.
Machu Picchu Weather June
June is the month in which the anniversary of Machu Picchu is celebrated, and it is also the month with the most tourist activity. During June the days are sunny and clear, and the nights and the early mornings are chilly. Therefore the temperature drops toward the freezing point, and the vegetation starts to dry up due to the cold.
Machu Picchu Weather July and August
In early July the temperatures are still relatively low, but this is not an obstacle for the thousands of visitors who come to experience Machu Picchu every day. In my opinion august is the driest month of the year, and the days get warmer. August days tend to be warm and breezy, and some years there are rain showers.
Machu Picchu Weather September, October and November
In September the days are very agreeable, the skies begin to fill up with fluffy white clouds which contrast nicely with the bright blue of the sky. There are more frequent showers, and high tourist season is at its end. Lots of people prefer to travel to Machu Picchu at this time of year. Because, the weather is great during october and november. And the rains are sporatic, and the sky is a memorable shade of blue.
The climate for december
During December the skies above the Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu begin to be covered with clouds. Although the skies tend to be more overcast, the days are still warm. Usually, around the second week of December, the rainy season begins.
Even though it starts to rain, the visitors to the Sanctuary keep arriving. There is certainly no better place in the world to welcome in the New Year than at this enigmatic Wonder of the Modern World.
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