Weather in May in Cusco
Planning a getaway to Cusco this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cusco in May?
Cusco is a region in Peru. May in Cusco generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Sicuani to 17°C in Choquequirao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Choquequirao and -2°C in Sicuani.For specific regional insights in Cusco, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cusco with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Santa Teresa with 95 mm.Average sunshine
The city Cusco usually sees around 239 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Cusco climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Cusco
In May Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Machu Picchu
In May Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Urubamba
In May Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ollantaytambo
In May Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pisac
In May Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cusco, in Peru.
Is May the best time to visit Cusco?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Cusco with overall tolerable weather in Cusco. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cusco. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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