Our verdict
The best time to visit Cusco is August-September
In summer, the temperature in Cusco can rise as high as 18℃ (64℉). The weather in the winter, especially around July, can reach a minimum of 1℃ (33℉).
If you’re keen to work on your tan in Cusco, you’re most likely get the longest days between sun-up and sun-down around December. February sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in June instead.
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Cusco seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Cusco as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Cusco is in the Southern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | December to February |
| Autumn/fall | March to May |
| Winter | June to August |
| Spring | September to November |
Average temperatures in Cusco
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Cusco for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Cusco climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Cusco for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Cusco in January
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cusco in February
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 121mm (5") over 23 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cusco in March
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 95mm (4") over 24 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cusco in April
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 48mm (2") over 19 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cusco in May
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cusco in June
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cusco in July
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (0") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cusco in August
- Average temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Cusco in September
- Average temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Cusco in October
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cusco in November
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 4 days
- Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in November, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Cusco in December
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 3 days
- Average rainfall: 108mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Cusco in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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