Weather in Cusco
What's the weather like in Cusco?
Cusco has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 19°C (66°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in July, with overnight lows around 7°C (45°F) and -1°C (30°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Cusco are January through December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇵🇪 Peru
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Lima
- Coordinates
- -13.532, -71.968
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 165 mm | 21 | 0 |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 45°F | 145 mm | 19 | 0 |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 6°C / 43°F | 115 mm | 17 | 0 |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 4°C / 39°F | 50 mm | 9 | 0 |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 2°C / 36°F | 10 mm | 3 | 0 |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 0°C / 32°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | -1°C / 30°F | 5 mm | 1 | 0 |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 1°C / 34°F | 10 mm | 2 | 0 |
| September | 21°C / 70°F | 3°C / 37°F | 25 mm | 6 | 0 |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 5°C / 41°F | 70 mm | 12 | 0 |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 6°C / 43°F | 80 mm | 14 | 0 |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 7°C / 45°F | 130 mm | 19 | 0 |
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