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Machu Picchu weather in May

Weather in Machu Picchu: May

Average day temperature: 54.6°F
Average night temperature: 41.6°F
Number of sunny days: 15 days
Day length: 11.4 - 11.6 hours
Number of rainy days: 3 days
Precipitation totals: 1.4 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

Show year:
2024
2023
2022

The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 52°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 44°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 50.1°F and 48.3°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in May are partly cloudy but sunny or cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Machu Picchu in May is 1.9 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 4.4 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 May is: 5.6.

Best time for vacation in Machu Picchu

Sunniest months:
July 20 days
August 18 days
June 18 days
Warmest months:
November 56.6 °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
November 8 days
Windiest months:
September 5.9 mph
October 5.9 mph
November 5.7 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+52°F
SE 2 mph
Feels like: +52°F
Precip.: 67%
Places in Peru:
Name
°F
+64°F
+73°F
+52°F
+68°F
+73°F
+52°F
+70°F
+68°F
+55°F
+68°F
+73°F
+66°F
+70°F
+68°F
+70°F
24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 09:09
November 21, thursday
1200
46°F
SE
1 mph
1500
43°F
S
3 mph
1800
39°F
SE
2 mph
2100
43°F
N
2 mph
November 22, friday
0000
50°F
SE
2 mph
0300
50°F
SE
1 mph
0600
52°F
NE
1 mph
0900
54°F
SE
4 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F