Average Monthly Sunshine in Cusco

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Cusco receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cusco varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 257 hours, while February, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2340 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Cusco serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Cusco’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Cusco enjoys an average of 2340 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

In Chicago, USA, the annual sunshine averages 2520 hours, contributing to its humid continental climate.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

February, Cusco’s wettest month, receives 98 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 15°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 15°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cusco Precipitation page.