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Machu Picchu
Visit in May — score 72/100 · avg high 70°F · 3 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 56° | 69° | 47° | 31 | 125 | 12.7h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 30 | 56° | 69° | 47° | 28 | 151 | 12.4h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 30 | 56° | 68° | 47° | 25 | 100 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 54 | 56° | 69° | 46° | 12 | 48 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| May | 72 | 56° | 70° | 43° | 3 | 10 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| June | 64 | 55° | 71° | 42° | 3 | 12 | 11.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 65 | 56° | 73° | 41° | 2 | 8 | 11.3h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 71 | 57° | 75° | 43° | 2 | 7 | 11.6h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 71 | 58° | 76° | 46° | 4 | 16 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 53 | 58° | 77° | 46° | 14 | 55 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| November | 45 | 58° | 75° | 47° | 19 | 74 | 12.6h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 33 | 57° | 72° | 47° | 31 | 127 | 12.8h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 12/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Machu Picchu (September, October, November) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 46°F, with about 12 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 71/100.
Summer
- Score
- 32/100
- High
- 70°F
- Low
- 47°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Machu Picchu (December, January, February) brings average highs of 70°F and lows of 47°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 32/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 33/100.
Fall
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 69°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Machu Picchu (March, April, May) brings average highs of 69°F and lows of 45°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 72/100.
Winter
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 73°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Winter in Machu Picchu (June, July, August) brings average highs of 73°F and lows of 42°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 71/100.
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