January · Peru
Best time to visit Machu Picchu in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Machu Picchu in January
Average temperature 15°C, 314 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).
January score
5.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 314 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Machu Picchu scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 15°C, 314 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.
January in Machu Picchu — workable with trade-offs
January averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
314 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Machu Picchu in January?
- In January, Machu Picchu averages 15°C, 314 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
- January 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 January?
- Expect about 314 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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