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Machu Picchu weather in January

Weather in Machu Picchu: January

Average day temperature: 54.1°F
Average night temperature: 46.2°F
Number of sunny days: 11 days
Day length: 12.7 - 12.9 hours
Number of rainy days: 8 days
Precipitation totals: 4.2 in.

Air temperature in January, °F

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2025
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The highest day temperature during January of 2025 was 53°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 44°F. Daily and nightly averages during January were 45.0°F and 49.0°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 5.3 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in January, mph

The average wind speed value in January is 4.3 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: 3.3.

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 53.3 °F
Rainiest months:
February 10 days
March 8 days
January 8 days
Windiest months:
September 5.9 mph
October 5.9 mph
August 5.7 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+39°F
S 4 mph
Feels like: +36°F
Precip.: 100%
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+39°F
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24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 21:51
May 19, monday
0000
39°F
SE
3 mph
0300
50°F
SE
1 mph
0600
48°F
S
1 mph
0900
55°F
SE
4 mph
1200
48°F
S
7 mph
1500
46°F
SE
6 mph
1800
39°F
S
2 mph
2100
39°F
S
2 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F