WEATHER IN MACHU PICCHU
The weather is warm and humid during the day and cool at night. The temperature ranges between 12 and 24 degrees Celsius. The area is generally rainy (around 1,955 mm annually), especially between November and March. The heavy rains are quickly followed by moments of intense sunshine.
RAINFALL AND HUMIDITY
- From November to March or April, it is the rainy season in Machu Picchu, while from April to October, there is a dry and sunny season. September, a spring month, offers a spectacular subtropical forest landscape.
- The rainy months concentrate approximately 80% of the annual precipitation, ranging from 1,600 to 2,300 millimeters. The average humidity is 77% during dry months and 91% during rainy months.
- During the rainy season from September to April, downpours and drizzles are almost daily, followed by a clear blue sky and intense sunshine. However, due to its location in the Amazonian jungle edge, rain can occur at any time of the year, even in the dry season from April to October.
WEATHER IN MACHU PICCHU BY MONTH
| Month | Average Temperature (°C) | Precipitation (mm) | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 138 | 15 |
| February | 25 | 141 | 20 |
| March | 25 | 151 | 13 |
| April | 25 | 62 | 9 |
| May | 25 | 23 | 6 |
| June | 25 | 17 | 2 |
| July | 25 | 22 | 2 |
| August | 25 | 24 | 3 |
| September | 26 | 44 | 7 |
| October | 25 | 75 | 9 |
| November | 26 | 86 | 9 |
| December | 26 | 121 | 13 |
CLIMATE STATISTICS FOR MACHU PICCHU
The climate in Machu Picchu is diverse, with high and low temperatures, rain, and sunshine.- Annual average temperature: 24°C
- Summer average temperature: 26°C
- Winter average temperature: 25°C
- Spring average temperature: 25°C
- Autumn average temperature: 26°C
- Average Maximum Temperature: 25°C (September, November, December)
- Average Minimum Temperature: 9°C (June, July)
- Maximum Precipitation: 151 mm (March)
- Minimum Precipitation: 17 mm (June)
- Maximum Rainy Days: 20 days (February)
- Minimum Rainy Days: 2 days (June, July)
