Machu Picchu in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Machu Picchu in may 2025
The weather in Machu Picchu in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 52.2cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
14%
11%
3%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
11%
9%
3%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
13%
12%
Weather at 3am
45°F
67%
11%
10%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Machu Picchu in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Machu Picchu in may.
The climate of Machu Picchu in may is tolerable
In may in Machu Picchu, the climate is rather dry ; it does not rain often (1.7in of rainfall over 2 days).
The climate is relatively cool around this city may, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 63°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Machu Picchu is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Machu Picchu in may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 8 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 26% of time.
On average, in Machu Picchu, the days of may last 11:31. The sun rises at 06:01 and sets at 17:32.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good time to go in Machu Picchu in Peru.
Machu Picchu: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Machu Picchu forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in Peru?
If you want to go to Peru in may, there are destinations with better weather than Machu Picchu:
In may, Lima, Barranca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Máncora and Paracas have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Arequipa, Pucallpa, Puerto Maldonado, Contamana, Parque Nacional del Manu and Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Machu Picchu in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 52.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Machu Picchu in may 2024:
49°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 63°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
45°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Peru in may
Cities near Machu Picchu:
| Laguna Humantay in may | tolerable weather |
| Ollantaytambo in may | tolerable weather |
| Choquequirao in may | very bad weather |
| Maras in may | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Piuray in may | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in may | very bad weather |
| Cusco in may | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in may | good weather |
| Vinicunca in may | very bad weather |
| Ayacucho in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Otishi in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Machu Picchu in may:
Weather data for Machu Picchu for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Machu Picchu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Machu Picchu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Machu Picchu.