Best time to visit Machu Picchu

While it is true, every day is conducive to visit Machu Picchu. Cusco and Machu Picchu present 2 very marked times per year, these are the dry season and the rainy season. This makes the influx of visitors and costs vary according to the season.
Each month in Machu Picchu is special and presents its own characteristics, the best time will be the one that suits you best according to your preferences

Climate in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu citadel is located at 2400 m.a.s.l. between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest in a subtropical zone. Each year there are two very marked seasons:
Machu Picchu in rainy season
The rainy season between October and March, the weather is mild, has temperatures between 8 ° C to 22 ° C, rains are frequent. The strongest rains occur in January and February.
Highest temperature per day: 22 ° C
Lowest temperature per day: 8 ° C
Machu Picchu in Dry Season
The dry season between April and September, the days are sunny with a wonderful blue sky, the average daily temperature varies radically, during the day the temperature reaches 25 ° C and during the dawn, it can reach 0 ° C , this variation is more pronounced in June and July. At this time there is sporadic rainfall. It is the best time of the year to visit Machu Picchu,
Highest temperature per day: 25 ° C
Lowest temperature per day: 0 ° C

Machu Picchu in January February and March

They are the rainiest months of the year, especially February. At times the Inca citadel will be illuminated by a radiant sun, and at other times there will be rains, the rain lasts between 15 minutes to 2 hours, so it is important to wear the rain poncho.
Eventually, Machu Picchu becomes covered with fog.
Since February is the rainiest month, the Inca Trail is closed, time is used to maintain the road. On March 1, the road reopens.
Despite the rains, Huayna Picchu and the Machu Picchu Mountain remain open the 3 months.
During these months, the influx of tourists is low, so if you prefer to visit Machu Picchu with few people around, this is the right season.

Machu Picchu in April, May and June

April opening the dry season, the rains drop dramatically compared to the previous months, although there are still some eventual rains. Daytime temperatures begin to rise and nighttime temperatures begin to fall.
The landscape still maintains its intense greenery, lagging behind the rains of the past months.
May and June maintain the same trend as April.
Increasing the number of visitors drastically for these 3 months. They are the favorite months for visitors to take walks, such as: The Inca Trail, Salkantay, Huayna Picchu, among others.
June is the month with the highest influx of visitors because it is the month of the festivities of Cusco, which brings together the largest number of visitors.

Machu Picchu in July August and September

These months are characterized by presenting the highest temperatures during the day especially July, due to this, there is the presence of mosquitoes, it will be important to carry the mosquito repellent with you.
August and September, may already present some rains because they are at the doors of the rainy season.
The influx of tourists is less than from April to June, but still it is very visited.
It is very important to carry the sunscreen, hat and rain poncho for any eventual rain.

Machu Picchu in October November and December

In October the rainy season begins, these begin in the middle of the month. Contrast the fact that for these months the average daily temperature increases.
The influx of visitors decreases. Not being the rains still frequent, it is a suitable month to make the Inca Trail or climb the Huayna Picchu.
This changes in the months of November and December, where the rains increase dramatically.
You must wear the rain poncho, and comfortable clothes for sunny days.
By the end of December, the influx of tourists increases due to the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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