Cusco weather in May (Cusco, Peru)
Thinking of visiting Cusco in May? Check the weather first! Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
The month of May in Cusco typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.
Precipitation
Cusco in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.Average sunshine
With approximately 239 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.
Cusco, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
4°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Chance of Rain
19%
Precipitation
33 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Humidity
59%
Windspeed
7 km/h
Sunshine
239 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Peru in May
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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