Cusco weather in December
Planning a journey to Cusco this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cusco in December?
Cusco is a region in Peru. December in Cusco generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C in Sicuani to 16°C in Santa Teresa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Santa Teresa and 2°C in Sicuani. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cusco.
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. 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 specific regional insights in Cusco for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cusco climate page.
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Popular destinations in Cusco
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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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