When is the best time to go to Cusco
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Cusco, Peru. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Cusco
Cusco weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Cusco are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 154mm | 4.9hrs | 13.6hrs |
January in Cusco is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cusco for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Cusco and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Cusco with around 154mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 136mm | 5.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
February in Cusco is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cusco for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Cusco and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cusco with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 120mm | 5.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Cusco is characteristically mild and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cusco for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Cusco and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cusco with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 46mm | 7.5hrs | 12.5hrs |
Cusco's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cusco.
April is in the fall / autumn in Cusco and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Cusco with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 8mm | 8.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
May is a very dry month in Cusco and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cusco, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Cusco and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cusco with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 2mm | 9.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
The weather in June in Cusco is characteristically cool and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cusco, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Cusco and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Cusco with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 4mm | 10hrs | 13.3hrs |
July in Cusco is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cusco, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Cusco and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 8mm | 9.3hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Cusco is characteristically cool and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cusco, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Cusco and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 23mm | 7.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Cusco's weather in September is typically cool and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Cusco, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Cusco and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 40mm | 7.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Cusco and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Cusco.
October is in the spring in Cusco and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 68mm | 7.3hrs | 13.6hrs |
November in Cusco is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Cusco.
November is in the spring in Cusco and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 116mm | 5.8hrs | 13.3hrs |
December in Cusco is generally damp with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Cusco for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Cusco and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Cusco with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Cusco weather stats
| Hottest month: | December | 18°C 64.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 2mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 154mm 6.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
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