Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Machu Picchu in June
Machu Picchu sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain, highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C).
At 97/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 68°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What June feels like
Days are mild at around 68°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 50°F (10°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (5 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around June
June is one of Machu Picchu's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 11 h 14 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 94/100 in May to 97/100.
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Machu Picchu in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Machu Picchu Mountain
Longer, less exposed climb than Huayna Picchu with wide views of the citadel and valley.
Why now June scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Huayna Picchu
Steep stone-step climb to the peak behind the classic view, with ruins at the top.
Why now Highs near 68°F and 0.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Indio Feliz
Long-running French-Peruvian bistro with set menus and a quirky, decorated dining room.
Manuel Chávez Ballón Site Museum
Museum near Puente Ruinas explaining Inca construction, with a botanical garden.
Inca Bridge
Short cliffside trail to a log bridge built into a sheer rock face.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in June
- Sacred Valley in June~33 mi · highs 62°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Cusco in June~46 mi · highs 60°F, 0.2 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,766 m to Machu Picchu's ~2,440 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Machu Picchu in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 68°F (20°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How hot is Machu Picchu in June?
Average highs are 68°F (20°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Machu Picchu in June?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.8 in (732 mm).
What should I pack for Machu Picchu in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Machu Picchu
Routes in season in June
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Machu Picchu in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.