Machu Picchu · WinterMonth summary
Machu Picchu weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 70°F
🌧 Rainy days
96% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Machu Picchu in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Machu Picchu. July (7.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Machu Picchu in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Machu Picchu enjoys 21°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 96% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 59°F | 70°F | 97% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 59°F | 70°F | 98% | 0.4in | 8.7h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 57°F | 70°F | 96% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 57°F | 70°F | 83% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 55°F | 70°F | 53% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 68°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 52°F | 70°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 54°F | 70°F | 49% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 55°F | 70°F | 80% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 6.8/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 57°F | 70°F | 87% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 57°F | 70°F | 93% | 0.3in | 9.2h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 59°F | 70°F | 96% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Machu Picchu averages 70°F, 96% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -62%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Machu Picchu in December
Is December a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
December is not recommended for Machu Picchu (score 4.9/10). With 96% rainy days and 9.0h of sunshine, consider July (7.5/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Machu Picchu in December?
Yes, 96% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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