The climate in Machu Picchu during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Machu Picchu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25°C 76.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 10.7°C 51.2°F |
Average temperature | 17.8°C 64°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 23 mm 0.9 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 20°C 68°F |
Humidity | 59% |
Windspeed | 9.4kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Machu Picchu with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Machu Picchu in May 2025.
Hottest month: | November | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 8.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Wettest month: | March | 151mm 5.9ins |