Best Time to Visit
🇵🇪 Cusco, Peru · South America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
15°
8°
Good
Feb
15°
8°
Good
Mar
15°
8°
Good
Apr
15°
7°
Good
May
15°
6°
Great
Jun
15°
5°
Great
Jul
15°
5°
Great
Aug
16°
5°
Great
Sep
16°
6°
Good
Oct
17°
8°
Good
Nov
17°
8°
Good
Dec
16°
8°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 8°C | 29 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| March | 15°C | 8°C | 28 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 15°C | 7°C | 18 | 10h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 6°C | 8 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 3 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 15°C | 5°C | 3 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 16°C | 5°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| September | 16°C | 6°C | 13 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 17°C | 8°C | 21 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 17°C | 8°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| December | 16°C | 8°C | 28 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 17°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 17°C (63°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 15°C high, 5°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
The least favorable time to visit Cusco is January and February. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
January
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
February
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
March
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Cusco during the best travel months (June, July, May), when temperatures range from 5°C to 15°C:
Cusco has a subtropical climate (Koppen classification: Cwb). The warmest month is November with highs of 17°C, while the coldest month is July at just 15°C. Annual rainfall averages 1189mm across approximately 207 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Low °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain Days | 29 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 21 | 23 | 28 |
| Rain mm | 232 | 213 | 167 | 77 | 25 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 38 | 85 | 117 | 191 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
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