Weather in May 2025

Machu Picchu weather in May 2025

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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
15° / 3°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
Dry Days
23
Rainfall
Rainfall
29
mm
11.6
Sun Hours
11.6
Hrs

Machu Picchu annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 16° / 6° 21 10 0 288 mm
Ok
February 15° / 6° 20 8 1 297 mm
Ok
March 15° / 5° 19 12 1 213 mm
Ok
April 15° / 5° 10 18 2 79 mm
Bad
May 15° / 3° 6 23 2 29 mm
Ok
June 14° / 2° 2 25 3 10 mm
Ok
July 14° / 2° 3 24 5 12 mm
Ok
August 15° / 3° 3 25 3 19 mm
Ok
September 16° / 5° 7 22 0 48 mm
Good
October 17° / 6° 14 16 0 125 mm
Ok
November 18° / 6° 17 13 0 194 mm
Ok
December 16° / 6° 20 11 0 281 mm
Ok
Temperatures in Machu Picchu in May
Rain in Machu Picchu in May

Weather in Machu Picchu in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Machu Picchu in May?
The average temperature in Machu Picchu in May is 3/15° C.
What is the chance of rain in Machu Picchu in May?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Machu Picchu during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
The weather in Machu Picchu in May is ok.
Can it snow in Machu Picchu in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Machu Picchu in May.
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