Machu Picchu, PeruQuick decision
When to visit Machu Picchu?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–21°C in July
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
February (98%)
📅 Best score
7.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Inca CitadelApril–October — sunrise, Temple of the Sun and Intihuatana.
Inca TrailApril–October — 4-day trek, Sun Gate and high-altitude passes.
Huayna PicchuYear-round — vertiginous climb, 400 spots/day, reservation.
Scenic TrainYear-round — Vistadome or Hiram Bingham from Ollantaytambo.
Monthly climate data
Machu Picchu weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 15°C | 21°C | 97% | 10.5 | 9.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 15°C | 21°C | 98% | 10.0 | 8.7h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 14°C | 21°C | 96% | 8.9 | 9.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 14°C | 21°C | 83% | 5.8 | 10.3h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 13°C | 21°C | 53% | 2.6 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 20°C | 37% | 1.5 | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 11°C | 21°C | 34% | 1.5 | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 12°C | 21°C | 49% | 2.3 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 80% | 5.3 | 10.8h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 14°C | 21°C | 87% | 7.1 | 10.3h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 14°C | 21°C | 93% | 8.2 | 9.2h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 15°C | 21°C | 96% | 9.6 | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 21°C, 77% rainy days, 10.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 40% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 21°C, 87% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 21°C, 97% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 4.8/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 34% rainy days and 21°C.
February is the wettest month with 98% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 21°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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