Monday, October 19, 2026 · Peru
Skin weather in Machu Picchu UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Machu Picchu does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 3:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature12 to 19 °C
Low and high-
UV index
10.5
very high
Peak UV index today: 10.5 – very high.
Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
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Humidity
53%indoors when heated
balanced
Outdoors 80% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 53% is left indoors.
Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
30EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 30 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 4.3 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 11 to 20 °C
- UV 6.3 · high
- 77% · humid
- Air quality: fair
Skin climate in Machu Picchu through the year
When the air in Machu Picchu is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Machu Picchu the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 82% and 88%.
- All year round the midday sun in Machu Picchu climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- August brings the most sunshine, with around 321 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 251 h | 82° | 88% | – | 23.4 °C |
| Feb | 226 h | 90° | 88% | – | 23.6 °C |
| Mar | 244 h | 80° | 88% | – | 23.4 °C |
| Apr | 285 h | 67° | 87% | – | 23.8 °C |
| May | 313 h | 58° | 86% | – | 23.4 °C |
| Jun | 302 h | 54° | 84% | – | 22.7 °C |
| Jul | 315 h | 55° | 83% | – | 22.8 °C |
| Aug | 321 h | 63° | 83% | – | 22.8 °C |
| Sep | 318 h | 75° | 82% | – | 23.6 °C |
| Oct | 315 h | 86° | 85% | – | 24.1 °C |
| Nov | 268 h | 84° | 86% | – | 23.9 °C |
| Dec | 282 h | 80° | 87% | – | 24.1 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Machu Picchu today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Machu Picchu reaches up to 10.5 – very high. Very high UV: the WHO advises avoiding the midday sun and reapplying sun protection regularly.
How dry is the air in Machu Picchu today?
Outdoors 80% humidity – heat it to 21 °C and only around 53% is left indoors. Balanced humidity – your usual routine works well.
When is the air driest in Machu Picchu?
In Machu Picchu the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 82% and 88%.
When is UV strongest in Machu Picchu?
All year round the midday sun in Machu Picchu climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. August brings the most sunshine, with around 321 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.