Weather in Machu Picchu in August

General weather information about Machu Picchu

Average annual temperature is 24.3 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 40.7 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 8.5 °C

Number of sunny days: 94 days

Number of rainy days: 271 days

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* Weather data for Machu Picchu Bolivia is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Machu Picchu air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)34.832.832.431.329.428.529.732.034.840.736.934.0
Average daytime temperature (°C)29.829.229.828.426.225.025.428.930.032.531.831.4
Average temperature (°C)25.124.525.124.122.420.621.523.525.026.826.826.6
Average night temperature (°C)21.821.422.120.719.817.318.719.521.322.523.323.2
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)18.517.120.918.217.08.514.014.415.317.918.921.9

Machu Picchu monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)13.012.012.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.013.013.0
Daylight mean duration (h)13.012.712.211.711.311.111.211.512.012.512.913.1
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.011.011.011.011.011.011.011.012.012.013.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)8.27.18.28.76.38.47.39.28.29.09.39.8
Precipitation (mm)45348742827221520216646105144207280
Sunny days34171011817151161
Rainy days282430232119231415202430
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Machu Picchu:

The largest precipitation sum in Machu Picchu is at

  • January — 453(mm)
  • February — 487(mm)
  • March — 428(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Machu Picchu.
    What is the weather like in Machu Picchu?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Machu Picchu by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Machu Picchu have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Machu Picchu throughout the year.