Weather in December in Cusco
Thinking about venturing to Cusco this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Cusco in December?
Cusco is a region in Peru. December in Cusco generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Sicuani to 17°C in Choquequirao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Choquequirao and 2°C in Sicuani. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cusco.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cusco with an average of 208 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Teresa with 268 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected in Cusco. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Cusco climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Cusco
In December Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Machu Picchu
In December Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Urubamba
In December Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ollantaytambo
In December Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pisac
In December Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cusco, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit Cusco?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cusco, December may not be the ideal time to visit Cusco.
On average, the best time to visit Cusco is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cusco. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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