When to go to Machu Pichu? Weather in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu is an incredible place in Peru, a highlight in South America. But when to go? What´s the best season to visit the inca citadel? Is it rainy during summer? What about daylight? And temperatures? Take a look to the following information:

SUMMER: Weather in Machu Picchu in January, February and March

Weather in January
January, like December, in Machu Picchu, Peru, is a moderately hot summer month, with average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 13°C (55.4°F). With an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F), January is the coldest month.

Weather in February
February, the last month of the summer, in Machu Picchu, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13°C (55.4°F) and an average high of 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in January – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).

Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn, in Machu Picchu, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 13°C (55.4°F). In March, the average high-temperature remains equal as in February – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).

AUTUMN: Weather in Machu Picchu in April, May and June

Weather in April
April, like March, in Machu Picchu, Peru, is another warm autumn month, with average temperature ranging between min 12°C (53.6°F) and max 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains the same as in March – a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn, in Machu Picchu, is another warm month, with average temperature ranging between max 25°C (77°F) and min 11°C (51.8°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains the same as in April – a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F).

Weather in June
June, the first month of the winter, in Machu Picchu, is still a warm month, with average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature remains equal as in May – a still warm 25°C (77°F).

WINTER: Weather in Machu Picchu in July, August and September

Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm winter month in Machu Picchu, Peru, with average temperature varying between 9°C (48.2°F) and 25°C (77°F). In Machu Picchu, the average high-temperature in July remains equal as in June – a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Weather in August
August, the last month of the winter, in Machu Picchu, is another warm month, with average temperature varying between 10°C (50°F) and 25°C (77°F). In August, the average high-temperature remains equal as in July – a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Weather in September
The first month of the spring, September, is also a moderately hot month in Machu Picchu, Peru, with average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 11°C (51.8°F). September, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are the warmest months. In September, in Machu Picchu, the rain falls for 7 days

SPRING: Weather in Machu Picchu in October, November and December

Weather in October
October, like September, in Machu Picchu, Peru, is another warm spring month, with average temperature ranging between max 25°C (77°F) and min 12°C (53.6°F). In Machu Picchu, Peru, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in September – a still warm 25°C (77°F).

Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is another warm month in Machu Picchu, Peru, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F). September, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), are the warmest months. In November, in Machu Picchu, the rain falls for 9 days.

Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December is still a warm month in Machu Picchu, Peru, with average temperature ranging between max 26°C (78.8°F) and min 13°C (55.4°F). The warmest months are September, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F). In Machu Picchu, during December, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 121mm (4.76″) of precipitation.