Are you considering a trip to Cusco in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 21 rainy days and 27 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
27 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Cusco in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +64°F.
Is Cusco warm or cold in May?
Cusco is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +45°F to +41°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cusco:
Climate in Cusco in May
Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+63°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+32°F
+28°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+72°F
+70°F
Rainfall
84 mm
27 mm
12 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
78%
71%
66%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1018 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
0
5
11
Cloudy days
1
5
6
Rainy days
28
21
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +63°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 84 mm to 27 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 0 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 0 to 5.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Cusco in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 42%, leading to total precipitation of around 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 May in Cusco?
This is the weather in Cusco in May 2023:
1 May
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+65°F
2 May
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+66°F
3 May
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+65°F
4 May
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+61°F
5 May
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+59°F
6 May
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+63°F
7 May
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+56°F
8 May
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+47°F
9 May
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+53°F
10 May
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+61°F
11 May
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+59°F
12 May
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+56°F
13 May
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+60°F
14 May
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+65°F
15 May
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+66°F
16 May
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+67°F
17 May
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+66°F
18 May
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+65°F
19 May
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+66°F
20 May
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+64°F
21 May
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+66°F
22 May
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+65°F
23 May
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+65°F
24 May
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+63°F
25 May
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+62°F
26 May
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+61°F
27 May
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+63°F
28 May
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+62°F
29 May
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+64°F
30 May
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+64°F
31 May
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+64°F
In May 2023 Cusco had 9 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cusco in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Cusco?
May is a really good time to go to Cusco. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cusco.
Can you sunbathe in Cusco in May?
May 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 May?
Cusco is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Cusco in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.