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The weather in Machu Picchu in May is very cold with temperatures between 3°C and 15°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Machu Picchu during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Please note that Machu Picchu can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Machu Picchu in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Machu Picchu in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Machu Picchu before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 6° | 21 | 10 | 0 | 288 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in January |
| February | 15° / 6° | 20 | 8 | 1 | 297 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in February |
| March | 15° / 5° | 19 | 12 | 1 | 213 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in March |
| April | 15° / 5° | 10 | 18 | 2 | 79 mm | Bad | Machu Picchu in April |
| May | 15° / 3° | 6 | 23 | 2 | 29 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in May |
| June | 14° / 2° | 2 | 25 | 3 | 10 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in June |
| July | 14° / 2° | 3 | 24 | 5 | 12 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in July |
| August | 15° / 3° | 3 | 25 | 3 | 19 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in August |
| September | 16° / 5° | 7 | 22 | 0 | 48 mm | Good | Machu Picchu in September |
| October | 17° / 6° | 14 | 16 | 0 | 125 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in October |
| November | 18° / 6° | 17 | 13 | 0 | 194 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in November |
| December | 16° / 6° | 20 | 11 | 0 | 281 mm | Ok | Machu Picchu in December |