Climate and Average Weather in Cusco, Peru

In Peru you have several regions, one of which is called Cusco. The most popular city in this region is Cusco, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Cusco. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 15°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the month of: January, February, March and December.
• February is the wettest month in Cusco. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• July is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Cusco is October with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
• The coldest month is July with an average maximum daytime temperature of 15°C.
• July is the sunniest month in Cusco.

The best time to travel to the Cusco region is from December until the end of March. Because of its location at high altitude Cusco has a temperate climate, but this climate also has many features that suit a tropical climate. However because of its altitude the temperatures are much lower. Throughout the year there is a lot of precipitation.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Cusco, Peru?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.