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Machu Picchu PE |
Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.
Key factors in the calculation:
High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures
Machu Picchu experiences consistently cool temperatures throughout the year.
Minimum temperatures range from 3.4°C to 6.1°C, indicating potential discomfort due to cold.
Maximum temperatures vary between 12.6°C and 14.4°C, with the highest temperatures observed in October.
There are no months with comfortable temperatures.
Maximum Temperatures
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 12.7°C |
| Feb | 12.8°C |
| Mar | 13.3°C |
| Apr | 13.4°C |
| May | 13.3°C |
| Jun | 12.7°C |
| Jul | 12.7°C |
| Aug | 13.3°C |
| Sep | 13.9°C |
| Oct | 14.4°C |
| Nov | 14.0°C |
| Dec | 13.6°C |
| Average | 13.3°C |
Minimum Temperatures
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9°C |
| Feb | 5.0°C |
| Mar | 4.9°C |
| Apr | 5.2°C |
| May | 4.4°C |
| Jun | 3.5°C |
| Jul | 3.5°C |
| Aug | 4.1°C |
| Sep | 5.1°C |
| Oct | 5.8°C |
| Nov | 6.2°C |
| Dec | 5.7°C |
| Average | 4.9°C |
Machu Picchu experiences a distinct dry season from June to August, characterized by the highest sun hours (around 4.5-5.7h) and the lowest precipitation (around 0.99-1.79mm)
The wettest months are January to March and November to December, with precipitation peaking around 8.24-9.18mm and sun hours at their lowest (around 0.5-1.2h)
There is a clear inverse relationship between sun hours and precipitation throughout the year.
Sunny Weather
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0.8 hours/day |
| Feb | 0.6 hours/day |
| Mar | 1.0 hours/day |
| Apr | 1.8 hours/day |
| May | 3.5 hours/day |
| Jun | 4.9 hours/day |
| Jul | 5.7 hours/day |
| Aug | 4.5 hours/day |
| Sep | 2.9 hours/day |
| Oct | 1.7 hours/day |
| Nov | 1.2 hours/day |
| Dec | 1.0 hours/day |
| Average | 2.5 hours/day |
Precipitation Levels
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8mm |
| Feb | 9.3mm |
| Mar | 8.6mm |
| Apr | 5.0mm |
| May | 2.2mm |
| Jun | 1.1mm |
| Jul | 1.0mm |
| Aug | 1.8mm |
| Sep | 3.4mm |
| Oct | 5.1mm |
| Nov | 6.8mm |
| Dec | 8.3mm |
| Average | 5.1mm |
Wind Speed
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.8km/h |
| Feb | 10.2km/h |
| Mar | 10.4km/h |
| Apr | 10.6km/h |
| May | 11.0km/h |
| Jun | 11.3km/h |
| Jul | 12.1km/h |
| Aug | 12.8km/h |
| Sep | 12.6km/h |
| Oct | 12.4km/h |
| Nov | 11.7km/h |
| Dec | 10.8km/h |
| Average | 11.4km/h |
Humidity
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 85.3% |
| Feb | 86.2% |
| Mar | 85.5% |
| Apr | 81.7% |
| May | 78.2% |
| Jun | 75.7% |
| Jul | 72.9% |
| Aug | 72.1% |
| Sep | 74.2% |
| Oct | 77.3% |
| Nov | 81.3% |
| Dec | 83.0% |
| Average | 79.5% |
In Machu Picchu, there is a notable variation in sunrise and sunset times throughout the year. The earliest sunrise occurs in November at 05:13, while the latest occurs in July at 06:12, indicating a significant shift of nearly an hour.
The sunset times range from the earliest at 17:32 in June to the latest at 18:23 in January, showcasing a gradual lengthening of daylight into the summer months. Overall, the day length varies from a shortest of 11 hours and 22 minutes in June to a longest of 12 hours and 52 minutes in December, reflecting the distinct seasonal changes in this region.
Sunrise Time
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5:36 |
| Feb | 5:49 |
| Mar | 5:54 |
| Apr | 5:56 |
| May | 6:02 |
| Jun | 6:10 |
| Jul | 6:13 |
| Aug | 6:04 |
| Sep | 5:44 |
| Oct | 5:25 |
| Nov | 5:14 |
| Dec | 5:20 |
| Average | 5:48 |
Sunset Time
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 18:23 |
| Feb | 18:19 |
| Mar | 18:03 |
| Apr | 17:44 |
| May | 17:32 |
| Jun | 17:32 |
| Jul | 17:40 |
| Aug | 17:45 |
| Sep | 17:46 |
| Oct | 17:49 |
| Nov | 17:57 |
| Dec | 18:13 |
| Average | 17:54 |
Useful Day Length
| Period | Machu Picchu |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11:23 hours |
| Feb | 11:19 hours |
| Mar | 11:03 hours |
| Apr | 10:44 hours |
| May | 10:32 hours |
| Jun | 10:32 hours |
| Jul | 10:40 hours |
| Aug | 10:45 hours |
| Sep | 10:46 hours |
| Oct | 10:49 hours |
| Nov | 10:57 hours |
| Dec | 11:13 hours |
| Average | 10:54 hours |