Cusco

Cusco Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cusco, Peru in November.

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Planning a journey to Cusco, Peru this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cusco in November

Cusco, Peru is a region in Peru. November in Cusco generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Ollantaytambo at 14°C (57°F) and pleasant in Quillabamba at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Quillabamba and 5°C (41°F) in Ollantaytambo. On average, November is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Cusco, Peru.

To explore the conditions in Cusco, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cusco with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Quillabamba with 239 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Cusco sees close to 193 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Cusco by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cusco — and find the best time to visit. (based on Cusco)

January16°C (61°F) February15°C (59°F) March16°C (61°F) April16°C (61°F) May16°C (61°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October17°C (63°F) November17°C (63°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cusco in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cusco.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cusco

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Cusco, Peru?

Temperature range in Cusco (November)

Precipitation variation in Cusco (November)

Cusco

In November Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
193 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cusco →

Machu Picchu

In November Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
193 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Machu Picchu →

Urubamba

In November Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
193 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Urubamba →

Ollantaytambo

In November Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
193 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ollantaytambo →

Pisac

In November Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
193 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cusco in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cusco 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Machu Picchu 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Urubamba 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Ollantaytambo 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Pisac 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Huaran 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Cusco weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cusco, Peru in November?

In November, Cusco, Peru generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Cusco sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Cusco, Peru in November?

Daytime temperatures in Cusco peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in November, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

Does Cusco, Peru get a lot of rain in November?

Cusco typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 128 mm (5 in) on average across Cusco, Peru.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Cusco, Peru?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Cusco, Peru due to the typically unpleasant weather in Cusco.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide pleasant weather in Cusco. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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