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Cusco Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Cusco is a region in Peru. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Cusco over the year. What is the best time to visit Cusco?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Cusco over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Cusco in January
In January the weather in Cusco is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in February
In February the weather in Cusco is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in March
In March the weather in Cusco ranges from less favorable in Cusco to mixed in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in April
In April the weather in Cusco ranges from less favorable in Sicuani to very good in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in May
In May the weather in Cusco ranges from mixed in Sicuani to very good in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in June
In June the weather in Cusco ranges from mixed in Urubamba to excellent in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in July
In July the weather in Cusco ranges from mixed in Urubamba to excellent in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Cusco.
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in August
In August the weather in Cusco ranges from mixed in Ollantaytambo to excellent in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Ollantaytambo with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in September
In September the weather in Cusco ranges from less favorable in Ollantaytambo to very good in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Ollantaytambo with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in October
In October the weather in Cusco ranges from mixed in Machu Picchu to very good in Quillabamba. The temperatures range from moderate in Ollantaytambo with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in November
In November the weather in Cusco ranges from less favorable in Machu Picchu to mixed in Cusco. The temperatures range from moderate in Ollantaytambo with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Cusco.
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cusco in December
In December the weather in Cusco is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from moderate in Sicuani with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Cusco.
Find more detailed climate information for Cusco in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.