May · Peru
Best time to visit Machu Picchu in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
7.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Sunny days
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Machu Picchu scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 30 sunny days this month.
Andean citadel mornings feel clearest in the wet-season shoulder from November through March.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Machu Picchu in May?
- In May, Machu Picchu averages 14°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 30 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
- May earns a 7.8/10 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 May?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 30 sunny days.
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