What to expect in Cusco & Machu Picchu in November
November is a mixed month in Cusco & Machu Picchu. You get 21° / 6°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Cusco & Machu Picchu weather in November
Typical conditions in Cusco & Machu Picchu during November, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 21°C 70°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C 43°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 45/100 |
| Total rainfall | 72 mm2.8 in |
| Daylight | 12 h 44 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 21°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Cusco & Machu Picchu — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 21°C by day and about 6°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in November sit around the yearly average for Cusco & Machu Picchu — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 41% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
Events & what’s on
No major festivals fall in November, so the destination feels like its everyday self.
Cusco & Machu Picchu in November compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 21° / 3° | High | $$ | 53 |
| October | 21° / 5° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| November · This month | 21° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| December | 20° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| January | 19° / 6° | Moderate | $$ | 60 |
These months score higher for Cusco & Machu Picchu on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in November
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in November.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
