Average Monthly Sunshine in Cusco

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cusco, Cusco, Peru. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Cusco. Expect long, bright days with 257 hours in July and darker periods with just 122 hours in February. 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:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

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.