Weather in September in Cusco
Planning a journey to Cusco this September 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 September?
Cusco is a region in Peru. September in Cusco generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Ollantaytambo to 17°C in Choquequirao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Choquequirao and 3°C in Ollantaytambo.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cusco with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in Santa Teresa with 118 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cusco enjoys approximately 195 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cusco climate page.
Where to go in Cusco in September
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Cusco
In September Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Machu Picchu
In September Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Urubamba
In September 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.
Ollantaytambo
In September Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Pisac
In September Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cusco, in Peru.
Is September the best time to visit Cusco?
In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Cusco with overall tolerable weather in Cusco. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Cusco is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cusco. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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