Machu Picchu in January: will you see it?
Short answer: In January, 2% of mornings and 0% of afternoons at the Guardhouse viewpoint were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 79% of mornings were overcast. That makes January the number 8 of 12 month for seeing Machu Picchu; July is best (35%).
2% chance of a clear morning
Sunrise 05:37 · sunset 18:26 (mid-January)
Morning mist often fills the valley and lifts by mid-morning. The rainy season runs from November to March.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2% | 0% | 79% |
| February | 0% | 0% | 85% |
| March | 2% | 0% | 79% |
| April | 4% | 1% | 63% |
| May | 14% | 6% | 39% |
| June | 23% | 17% | 28% |
| July | 35% | 23% | 19% |
| August | 26% | 12% | 23% |
| September | 13% | 3% | 39% |
| October | 7% | 0% | 55% |
| November | 2% | 0% | 76% |
| December | 1% | 0% | 80% |
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Questions
Can you see Machu Picchu in January?
In January, 2% of mornings and 0% of afternoons at the Guardhouse viewpoint were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 79% of mornings were overcast. That makes January the number 8 of 12 month for seeing Machu Picchu; July is best (35%).
What time is sunrise at Machu Picchu in January?
Around mid-January, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 18:26 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.