No idea where to travel to this year? We now have a tool which suggests which destination suits your ideal climate conditions. Although it may not rain every day or for even for a few days at a time, there is a significant chance that you will encounter wet weather. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and love the sun than this is a great time to go to Machu Picchu with 257 hours of sun.įor visitors traveling to Machu Picchu we recommend wearing layers. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 19.2☌ (66.56☏).īring a thick blanket because during the night it can cool down to temperatures below freezing. The amount of rain in July is extremely low with an average of 4mm (0.2in). The average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) in Machu Picchu in July is 0.3☌ (32.54☏).

Machu Picchu Weather December Averages, Peru. At night, temperatures fall to around 7C / 45 F. Home / The Americas / South America / Peru / Machu Picchu / Averages / December. Typical day time highs in October are around 21C / 70F. October is when things start to change, but it is still quite a dry month. The faithful come in search of all manner of cures for various ailments.Average weather in July in Machu Picchu (Cusco), Peru September is still very much in the dry season. The story of the pilgrimage dates from the 17th century when Christ allegedly appeared in a cave to one Diego Quispe whose detailed account of the incident inspired a well-known painter to reproduce the picture on a rock. Senor de Huanca: On September 14, pilgrims from all over Peru, Bolivia and some other locations in South America come to Cusco to embark on the 6-hour pilgrimage by foot to the beautiful chapel of Santuario Señor de Huanca close to the town of San Salvador. It is a quieter month for festivals in the Sacred Valley following an almost continual three months of celebrations, with one important exception. Machu Picchu weather November: will be very wet, very high humidity, not much sunshine, and warm at night (11C) Machu Picchu weather December: will be extremely wet, very little sunshine, very high humidity. September is also when northern migrant species of bird begin to descend on Peru.Īs this is one of the best all-round months for both trekking and jungle visits, you could try combining both on your trip to Peru, such as on this 12-day tour. Machu Picchu weather October: Start of the rainy season in Machu Picchu, quite a lot of rain, high humidity, considerably warm at night. In the Andes, it is mating season for one of the country's most charismatic and colorful birds, the Andean cock-of-the-rock: this bright orange birds are at their most spectacular during this time. September is a great month for birders hereabouts. Alternative ideas to the Inca Trail include a 5-day Salkantay trek, which scales a stunning mountain pass and visits Inca ruins such as those at Llactapata before arriving at Machu Picchu. Trekking, the main activity in the Sacred Valley, remains very popular this month. You will have certain parts of the countryside around Machu Picchu almost to yourself in September, so try visiting other Inca ruins around Cusco such as Q'enqo or Sacsayhuaman, close to the city, or the impressive Moray, Pisac or Ollantaytambo sites further into the Sacred Valley. Despite the drop in costs, this is still a common month to visit Machu Picchu and it is wise even now to book popular hotels close to Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail and trains from Cusco to Aguas Calientes several months in advance. There are better prices on hotels and activities. Wet weather is on its way, though, from next month, so September is your last chance to make the most of the dry season's favorable conditions for outdoor activities.ĭryer weather in cloud forest and rainforest too means you can follow up your Machu Picchu visit with a trip to the jungle, a day's journey from Cusco. It will stay sunny and dry for the most part in September in the Sacred Valley, and although there will be marginally more chance of rain than in high season it will also be slightly warmer overall: you’ll experience highs around 68° F (20° C) and lows around 41° F (5° C).

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