Yearly weather and climate in Cusco, Peru

The yearly weather in Cusco runs from around 5°C in July to 19°C in October. June is the driest month at 1 rainy days; January the wettest at 28. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.

Best time to visit

Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.

Sunshine

Expect up to 11.1 hours of clear skies in Aug, but only 8.9 hours in Feb. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.

Rainfall

It rains the most in Jan (221mm over 28 days). A reliable rain jacket is a must-have if visiting then.

Day-to-night swings

Temperatures typically drop by 11°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.

Average temperatures and rainfall

Daily highs and lows in Cusco, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.

  1. 1762°846°28Jan
  2. 1762°947°26Feb
  3. 1662°846°26Mar
  4. 1762°744°16Apr
  5. 1763°643°9May
  6. 1864°541°1Jun
  7. 1965°541°2Jul
  8. 1966°642°6Aug
  9. 1966°744°11Sep
  10. 1966°846°19Oct
  11. 1966°847°24Nov
  12. 1864°847°27Dec

Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Jun is typically driest at 1 days (6mm); Jan the wettest at 28 days (221mm).

Average monthly temperature and rainfall in Cusco
MonthAverage highAverage lowRainy daysTotal rainfall
Jan17°C8°C28221mm
Feb17°C9°C26178mm
Mar16°C8°C26160mm
Apr17°C7°C1672mm
May17°C6°C936mm
Jun18°C5°C16mm
Jul19°C5°C26mm
Aug19°C6°C617mm
Sep19°C7°C1137mm
Oct19°C8°C1977mm
Nov19°C8°C24162mm
Dec18°C8°C27192mm

Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

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