When is the best time to go to Machu Picchu?

When is the best time to go to Machu Picchu? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Machu Picchu are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January and February


Annual weather in Machu Picchu

Infographic of the best times to visit Machu Picchu
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Weather details in Machu Picchu month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Machu Picchu for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

January February March April May June July August September October November December



Weather and climate in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu enjoys a subpolar oceanic climate (with cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Machu Picchu is 63°F (ranging from 59°F in july to 65°F in october). Annual rainfall is 39.3in, with a minimum of 1in in june and a maximum of 6.6in in february.
  • Between the months of january and march the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 61°F as maximum temperature in march and, in march, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • From april to november the climate is beautiful. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in november and it rains about 21% of the time in november.
  • In the month of december the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 63°F°C and you can expect to have 5.2in of rainfall/month during this period.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Machu Picchu

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Machu Picchu: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Machu Picchu

Find out when Machu Picchu has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Machu Picchu

  • Very low season in Machu Picchu
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Machu Picchu
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, June and November.
  • High season in Machu Picchu
    The number of visitors to Machu Picchu is high in: April and December.
  • Peak season in Machu Picchu
    The largest number of tourists visiting Machu Picchu is during: July, August, September and October.

Figure: Visitor index for Machu Picchu month by month



Best time for low prices in Machu Picchu

Average prices of hotels in Machu Picchu month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Machu Picchu. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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