Best time to visit Machu Picchu

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When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?

The best time to visit Machu Picchu is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Peru (Machu Picchu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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