Temperature in Cusco in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Cusco, Peru this December.

Cusco, Peru, a region in Peru, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 14°C (57°F) in Sicuani to 21°C (70°F) in Quillabamba. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Quillabamba and 2°C (36°F) in Sicuani. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cusco, Peru.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Cusco, Peru in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Cusco. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Cusco in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Cusco temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cusco, Peru in December?

Cusco averages a daytime high of 16°C (61°F) in December, which is moderate for Cusco, Peru.

How cold does it get at night in Cusco, Peru in December?

After dark, Cusco cools to about 6°C (43°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Cusco, Peru?

Based on our systematic data collection, Quillabamba has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 21°C (70°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 13°C (55°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Cusco, Peru?

Our database indicates that in December, Sicuani is the city with the coolest temperatures in Cusco, Peru. You can expect daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows close to 2°C (36°F).

How much sun does Cusco, Peru get in December?

Cusco enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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