Machupicchu weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Machupicchu: highs of 18°C (64°F) and about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 10°C (50°F) and cloud cover 80% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 5th coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Machupicchu?
least pleasant month Weather score 55/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Machupicchu. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Machupicchu in December?
Some rain is normal: about 135 mm (5.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Machupicchu in December?
Days average 18°C (64°F) and nights 10°C (50°F).
Machupicchu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 133 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 131 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 100 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| April | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 41 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 11 mm | 47% | best |
| June | 18°C (64°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 mm | 40% | best |
| July | 18°C (65°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 11 mm | 39% | best |
| August | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 10 mm | 42% | best |
| September | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 22 mm | 54% | best |
| October | 19°C (67°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 60 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 73 mm | 72% | fair |
| December | 18°C (64°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 135 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months