December · Peru
Best time to visit Machu Picchu in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Machu Picchu in December
Average temperature 15°C, 278 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
5.8/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 278 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Machu Picchu scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 278 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean citadel mornings feel clearest in the wet-season shoulder from November through March.
December in Machu Picchu — middling scores, decent value
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 278 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Machu Picchu — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Machu Picchu in December?
- In December, Machu Picchu averages 15°C, 278 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
- December earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Machu Picchu in December?
- Expect about 278 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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