Cochabamba, Bolivia
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a locality in Cochabamba, Bolivia, 266 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time01:21
17.21° S, 64.50° WElevation 266 mUTC−4 · Bolivia Time
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month139mm
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machu Picchu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:44 · 18:2112 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon99% · Moonrise 18:02Next holiday2 NovemberAll Souls' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in October
Coolest month18°C
Average low in June
Wettest monthJanuary
324 mm of rain
Driest monthAugust
50 mm of rain
Weather in Machu Picchu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 86%
Today25 Oct27°22°11.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°21°
Tue27 Oct27°21°
Wed28 Oct24°21°35.6 mm
Thu29 Oct23°21°7.4 mm
Fri30 Oct26°20°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°22°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov31°22°3.9 mm
Mon2 Nov30°23°6.9 mm
When to go to Machu Picchu
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 39 | 41 | 43 | 55 | 69 | 76 | 85 | 84 | 71 | 49 | 41 | 38 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Low | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 324 | 252 | 226 | 115 | 122 | 68 | 63 | 50 | 78 | 139 | 191 | 303 |
| Wet days | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 20 |
What's on in Machu Picchu
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Bolivia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Machu Picchu
Earthquakes around Machu Picchu
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195020magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.6Vacas 24 km ↘1998 · 114 km
6.2Shinahota Municipality 37 km ↖2001 · 131 km
6.1Comarapa 12 km ↑1957 · 67 km
5.9Villa Yapacaní 42 km ↖1990 · 39 km
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machu Picchu.
What is the hottest month in Machu Picchu?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Machu Picchu?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machu Picchu?
January is the wettest month with about 324 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.