Weather in Cusco

Best time to visit

Cusco is a year-round destination. Rainy season is November to March and dry season is April to October. Annual average temperatures hover around 11ºC (52ºF), dipping below 0ºC (32ºF) in July and hitting 20ºC (68ºF) in summer.

Cusco’s peak tourist season coincides with the northern hemisphere’s summer (July and August) when hordes of tourists descend. If you want to avoid the crowds but still get the best of the weather aim for the shoulder months: April, May, October and November. If you want to complete the Inca Trail, remember it closes every February for annual maintenance.

Night

Weather (night) Temp (min night) Rain (mm) Wind (mph) Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sun
Clear
Clear skies
6
°C
1.4mm
3
nne
73%
1,022mb
Good
Mon
Clear
Clear skies
5
°C
1.4mm
3
ne
60%
1,023mb
Good
Tue
Part Cloud Rain Thunder Night
Thundery outbreaks possible
9
°C
1.4mm
1
nnw
66%
1,022mb
Moderate
Wed
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
9
°C
1.4mm
1
wnw
75%
1,020mb
Moderate
Thu
Clear
Clear skies
8
°C
0mm
2
nw
76%
1,019mb
Good
Fri
Clear
Clear skies
8
°C
0mm
2
n
76%
1,019mb
Good
Sat
Clear
Clear skies
9
°C
0mm
1
nnw
73%
1,021mb
Good
Sun
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
1
2
°C
0mm
6
nne
61%
1,018mb
Moderate
Mon
Occ Light Rain
Patchy rain possible
9
°C
0mm
4
nne
73%
1,019mb
Moderate
Last updated at 04:06, Tuesday 27 August
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