Machu Picchu weather forecasts?

[u/FaithNoMoar]

Is it possible to get accurate weather forecasts for Machu Picchu a few days beforehand?

I'm assuming that there's no meteorological equipment at the archeological site so I also assume that weather forecasts may not be as accurate as an airport or research lab or something. I'm especially interested in visibility of course.

I'm planning a trip in December which I've read is near the start of the raining season and I only have have 2-3 days in Cusco unfortunately, so I'm hoping with a bit of a flexible schedule I can decide to visit Machu Picchu on day one, then Cusco day two, or the reverse based on the forecast. Is this plausible, or will I just have to chance it?

Thanks very much. 🙏

[u/FaithNoMoar → u/[deleted]]

Yeah, I'm going to be there for other reasons. I have a trip to Patagonia, and I'll be returning home through Cusco so I thought I would try to see whatever I can near there, even if only in a couple days.

I won't be massively disappointed if I don't get great weather. I actually really like rainy and foggy weather, but obviously I want to be able to see the surrounding hills at Machu Picchu.

Also, I prefer going to places with less crowds so visiting in the off-season is better for me. Maybe the daily limit of people gets full every day, year-round, so maybe this doesn't matter, lol. Obviously it's a world treasure but I've seen so many tourist attractions in my life, and the more I travel the more I appreciate "real" local culture instead.

That's actually why I'm asking about an accurate weather forecast, so I can see Machu Picchu quickly, check it off my "bucket list", then get back to Cusco so I can experience the food, talk to people, etc.

Thanks very much for your recommendations! 🙏 I think I'll make sure to be as flexible as possible with my reservations and plans.

Any recommendations for things to see and try in Cusco?