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Best time to go to Cusco

Weather guide on when is the best time to go to Cusco.
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When is the best time to visit Cusco?

In general the best time to visit Cusco is probably November, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during October - November.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Cusco in different months

This is the average weather in Cusco for each month based on historic data:

May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +64°F during October.

In January, February, March, April, December the weather is average. Expect around 145 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 234 mm in January.

Climate in Cusco

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Cusco for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+70°F+72°F+70°F+70°F+72°F+70°F+72°F+73°F+72°F+73°F+73°F+73°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+61°F+61°F+61°F+63°F+63°F+61°F+61°F+63°F+63°F+64°F+64°F+63°F
Minimum Temperature
+37°F+37°F+37°F+34°F+32°F+28°F+25°F+27°F+32°F+32°F+37°F+39°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
818180787166636467717478
Rain, mm
23420817484271211224287125189
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
111000111111
Sunny Days
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Cloud Days
000156553111
Rainy Days
302830282113121825292829
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Cusco during the whole year:
The hottest month in Cusco is November with average maximum temperature going up to +64°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +46°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Cusco looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Cusco is February with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 63%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Cusco during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 11 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 30 rainy days and 234 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco:

What is the hottest month in Cusco?

The hottest month in Cusco is November with average maximum temperature of +64°F.

What is the coldest month in Cusco?

The coldest month in Cusco is January with minimum temperatures of +46°F.

Is Cusco worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Cusco could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Cusco?

if you're looking to visit Cusco when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, February, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 11 mm of rain.

Other cities in Peru

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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.