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Cusco in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Cusco in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Cusco in December 2024

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Cusco in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +63°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 29 rainy days with an average precipitation of 189 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+39°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
189 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Cusco in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +45°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +63°F.

Is Cusco warm or cold in December?

Cusco is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

December is one of the warmest months in Cusco, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Cusco in December

Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+63°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+39°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+73°F+73°F+70°F
Rainfall
125 mm189 mm234 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
74%78%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
110
Rainy days
282930
Snowy days
000

December typically has worse weather conditions compared to November. It’s getting colder in December. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 125 mm to 189 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cusco in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 182 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Cusco, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Cusco?

This is the weather in Cusco in December 2023:
1 December
🌧️
+60°F
2 December
🌧️
+67°F
3 December
☁️
+67°F
4 December
🌧️
+69°F
5 December
🌧️
+62°F
6 December
☁️
+66°F
7 December
🌧️
+69°F
8 December
☁️
+66°F
9 December
🌧️
+63°F
10 December
☁️
+68°F
11 December
☁️
+67°F
12 December
🌧️
+62°F
13 December
🌧️
+63°F
14 December
🌧️
+64°F
15 December
🌧️
+65°F
16 December
🌧️
+68°F
17 December
🌧️
+65°F
18 December
🌧️
+67°F
19 December
🌧️
+68°F
20 December
☁️
+67°F
21 December
☁️
+69°F
22 December
🌧️
+69°F
23 December
☁️
+69°F
24 December
☁️
+66°F
25 December
☁️
+69°F
26 December
☁️
+60°F
27 December
☁️
+65°F
28 December
☁️
+68°F
29 December
☁️
+68°F
30 December
🌧️
+69°F
31 December
☁️
+63°F
In December 2023 Cusco had 0 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Cusco in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in December:

Is December a good time to visit Cusco?

It’s always a good time to visit Cusco, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cusco in December?

December has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Cusco rainy in December?

Cusco is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cusco in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Peru

Check out the weather for other cities in Peru.

Monthly weather in Cusco

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.