Cusco: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Cusco. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Cusco has a moderate climate with average yearly highs of 18°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 13 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Cusco is during May, June, July, August, September, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 8°C | 25 | Wet |
| February | 17°C | 9°C | 27 | Wet |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 25 | Wet |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 9 | Good |
| May | 18°C | 5°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 18°C | 5°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 19°C | 4°C | 0 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 20°C | 4°C | 1 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 18°C | 6°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 18°C | 6°C | 12 | Good |
| November | 20°C | 8°C | 14 | Wet |
| December | 17°C | 8°C | 26 | Wet |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 19°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 0 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 19°C
Low: 7°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 17°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 26 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 17°C
Low: 6°C
Rainy days: 14 days/month
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 17°C | 8°C | 25 | Wet | View Details → |
| February | 17°C | 9°C | 27 | Wet | View Details → |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 25 | Wet | View Details → |
| April | 17°C | 6°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 18°C | 5°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 18°C | 5°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 19°C | 4°C | 0 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 20°C | 4°C | 1 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 18°C | 6°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 18°C | 6°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| November | 20°C | 8°C | 14 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 17°C | 8°C | 26 | Wet | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Cusco have?
Cusco has a Moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 18°C (highs) and 6°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
The best time to visit Cusco is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 18°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Cusco?
The hottest month in Cusco is August with average highs of 20°C, while the coldest is July with average lows of 4°C.
When is the rainy season in Cusco?
Cusco sees the most rain in February (27 rainy days), while June is the driest month (0 rainy days).
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