Weather in Machu Picchu: January
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Average day temperature: | 54.1°F |
Average night temperature: | 46.2°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 11 days |
Day length: | 12.7 - 12.9 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 8 days |
Precipitation totals: | 4.2 in. | |
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Air temperature in January, °F
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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.
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Machu Picchu on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 21:51
May 19, monday
0000

39°F
SE
3 mph
3 mph
0300

50°F
SE
1 mph
1 mph
0600

48°F
S
1 mph
1 mph
0900

55°F
SE
4 mph
4 mph
1200

48°F
S
7 mph
7 mph
1500

46°F
SE
6 mph
6 mph
1800

39°F
S
2 mph
2 mph
2100

39°F
S
2 mph
2 mph