Climate and Weather of 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 more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Cusco experiences varying average temperatures all year, without any months of consistently pleasant weather.
The warmest weather in Cusco arrives in October, when temperatures climb to 17°C. In contrast, July sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of 15°C.
When it comes to rainfall, Cusco sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 246 mm of rain, while July is much drier with just 17 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 207 mm to 246 mm monthly. For those seeking drier weather, June and July typically see minimal rainfall, never exceeding 17 mm.
Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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.