Cusco weather in May
Considering a trip to Cusco this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cusco in May?
Cusco is a region in Peru. May in Cusco generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Sicuani to 16°C in Santa Teresa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Santa Teresa and -2°C in Sicuani.
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. Meanwhile, Cusco enjoys close to 239 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cusco climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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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Average weather in 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.
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