Weather radar Machu Picchu
Real-time precipitation radar · Cusco · Peru
Machu Picchu climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Machu Picchu shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 23.4° | 23.6° | 23.4° | 23.8° | 23.4° | 22.7° | 22.8° | 22.8° | 23.6° | 24.1° | 23.9° | 24.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 15.5° | 15.9° | 15.6° | 14.6° | 13.2° | 11.1° | 10.6° | 11.1° | 12.3° | 14.4° | 15.2° | 15.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 300 | 290 | 298 | 182 | 99 | 40 | 34 | 65 | 99 | 183 | 236 | 287 |
| Rainy days | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
| Sunshine hours | 251 | 226 | 244 | 285 | 313 | 302 | 315 | 321 | 318 | 315 | 268 | 282 |
| Humidity | 88% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 86% | 84% | 83% | 83% | 82% | 85% | 86% | 87% |
Best time to visit Machu Picchu
The best time to visit Machu Picchu is typically July. In this month the average high is 22.8°C, precipitation is 34 mm and sunshine duration is 315 hours. The annual average high is 23.5°C, total annual precipitation is 2113 mm (302 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3440 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Machu Picchu
How up to date is the weather radar for Machu Picchu?
The weather radar for Machu Picchu is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Machu Picchu?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Machu Picchu: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Machu Picchu?
The thunderstorm potential for Machu Picchu is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Machu Picchu.
What is the climate like in Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu has an annual average high of 23.5°C. The warmest month is October (avg high 24.1°C), the coldest July (avg low 10.6°C). The wettest month is January with 300 mm, the driest July with 34 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2113 mm (302 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3440 hours.
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