Nuevo León, Mexico
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a locality in Nuevo León, Mexico, 588 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now21°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time10:24
25.59° N, 100.20° WElevation 588 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
October: high / low28° / 18°
Rain this month74mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Machu Picchu at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:45 · 18:0611 h 22 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:00Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in August
Coolest month10°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthMay
80 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
25 mm of rain
Weather in Machu Picchu
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
21°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 99%
Today24 Oct26°21°3.9 mm
Sun25 Oct24°20°10.3 mm
Mon26 Oct24°20°13.5 mm
Tue27 Oct24°20°6 mm
Wed28 Oct25°18°2 mm
Thu29 Oct22°19°14.1 mm
Fri30 Oct24°19°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°20°1 mm
Sun1 Nov25°19°
Mon2 Nov28°19°
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 | 89 | 92 | 88 | 67 | 47 | 39 | 44 | 45 | 49 | 74 | 88 | 91 |
| High | 22° | 23° | 26° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 28° | 24° | 21° |
| Low | 9° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° | 13° | 10° |
| Rain (mm) | 35 | 25 | 26 | 64 | 80 | 78 | 75 | 90 | 209 | 74 | 25 | 25 |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
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 Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Machu Picchu
Towns and villages around Machu Picchu
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
El Refugio0.9 kmLa Boca de San Roque1.9 kmCamino al Charco Azul2 kmLas Espinas2.4 kmBosques de San Pedro2.7 kmEl Coyotito2.8 kmEl Uro2.9 kmEl Gavilán2.9 kmLa Siberia3.4 kmFresnillo3.8 kmLos Rehiletes4.1 kmLas Cascadas4.2 kmRaúl Caballero Escamilla4.2 kmLa Maestranza4.2 kmLa Quinta y Loma Alta4.3 kmLos Martínez4.4 kmSan Roque4.6 kmJardines de la Silla4.8 kmDiana Laura5 kmSanta Ana de Arriba5 kmLa Maguira5.3 kmDieciséis de Septiembre5.3 kmLos Pinos5.3 kmMontebello5.3 kmRancho Ochoa5.6 kmLos Pinolillos5.8 kmSan Marcos6 kmLos Naranjos6 kmEl Acuario6.2 kmMonte Kristal6.2 kmEl Carmen (Las Carmelitas)6.3 kmEsmeralda Sur6.5 kmSan Juan6.5 kmLas Almas6.5 kmLos Aguacates6.7 kmLoma del Estribo6.7 kmValle de Juárez7.1 kmLa Terquedad7.3 kmCentro Habitacional Burócratas de Guadalupe7.3 kmEl Potrero7.3 kmLa Tinta7.3 kmEl Campanario7.4 kmQuinta Regia7.4 kmValle de Vaquerías7.5 kmKilómetro 8.57.5 kmSan José7.5 kmLos Fresnos7.6 kmLos Olmos7.7 kmBosques de la Silla7.7 kmLa Ciudadela7.8 kmLos Chapotes7.8 kmPaso de los Indios8.2 kmCamino a Vaquerías8.3 kmValle del Encino8.6 kmGas Victoria8.7 kmEl Socorro8.8 kmCieneguita del Río8.9 kmSanta Sofía9 kmCamino a San Simón9 kmLos Canelos9 kmRancho Vaquería9 kmLos Salinas9.1 kmSanta Anita9.1 kmProave9.1 kmHéctor Caballero9.3 kmLa Granada9.3 kmZirándaro9.3 kmLa Mano9.4 kmEstrella9.4 kmPadre Pío de Pietrelcina9.5 kmLa Paz (Camino a la Paz)9.6 kmCamino al Lindero9.6 kmEl Norte9.6 kmQuinta Elisa (San Simón)9.6 kmMary9.8 kmLa Sierra9.8 kmLa Nopalera9.8 kmLos Rodríguez10 kmLa Piedra10 kmEl Cuatro10 km
Places near Machu Picchu
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Machu Picchu.
What is the hottest month in Machu Picchu?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Machu Picchu?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Machu Picchu?
May is the wettest month with about 80 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.