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Machu Picchu weather in January

Weather in Machu Picchu: January

Average day temperature: 54.8°F
Average night temperature: 46.0°F
Number of sunny days: 12 days
Day length: 12.7 - 12.9 hours
Number of rainy days: 8 days
Precipitation totals: 4.3 in.

Air temperature in January, °F

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2024
2023
2022

The highest day temperature during January of 2024 was 54°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 48°F. Day and night temperature averages during January were 47.7°F and 50.9°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in January are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in January, in.

Precipitation total value in Machu Picchu in January is 5.4 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in January, mph

The average wind speed value in January is 4.6 mph The wind's strength is relatively same during the whole year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in January is: 3.4.

Best time for vacation in Machu Picchu

Sunniest months:
July 20 days
August 18 days
June 18 days
Warmest months:
November 55.9 °F
October 55.8 °F
September 55.8 °F
Coldest months:
July 53.2 °F
June 53.2 °F
February 53.9 °F
Rainiest months:
February 11 days
December 8 days
March 8 days
Windiest months:
September 5.9 mph
October 5.9 mph
August 5.7 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+41°F
S 4 mph
Feels like: +39°F
Precip.: 100%
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24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 20:06
December 21, saturday
2100
41°F
S
4 mph
December 22, sunday
0000
43°F
S
1 mph
0300
52°F
N
4 mph
0600
52°F
NW
1 mph
0900
57°F
S
4 mph
1200
46°F
S
6 mph
1500
43°F
S
6 mph
1800
41°F
SE
4 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F