Cusco weather in December (Cusco, Peru)

How is the weather in Cusco in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Cusco generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Cusco in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 208 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cusco. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.

 

Cusco, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 208 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 155 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in December

Find out more about the weather in Peru in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cusco in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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