Machu Picchu in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Machu Picchu in december 2024
The weather in Machu Picchu in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
good weather 33.4cm
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
23%
20%
3%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
21%
11%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
34%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
49°F
41%
37%
10%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Machu Picchu in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Machu Picchu in december.
The climate of Machu Picchu in december is good
The climate in december in Machu Picchu is wet (with 5.2in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.8in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is relatively cold in this location december, but it is bearable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Machu Picchu is 59°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Machu Picchu in december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2020. You can plan to have about 12 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 39% of the month.
On average, in Machu Picchu, the days of december last 12:53. Sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset is at 18:12.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Peru.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Machu Picchu in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 33.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 74% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:19 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:12 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:53 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Machu Picchu in december 2023:
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
43°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Peru in december
Cities near Machu Picchu:
| Laguna Humantay in december | good weather |
| Ollantaytambo in december | good weather |
| Choquequirao in december | tolerable weather |
| Maras in december | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Piuray in december | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in december | tolerable weather |
| Cusco in december | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in december | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in december | tolerable weather |
| Vinicunca in december | very bad weather |
| Ayacucho in december | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Otishi in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Machu Picchu
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Weather data for Machu Picchu in december:
Weather data for Machu Picchu for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Machu Picchu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Machu Picchu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Machu Picchu.