What’s the climate like in Cusco?
The current climate of Cusco features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 16°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cusco in recent years was 34°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Cusco gets 903 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 9,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Cusco?
The best time to visit Cusco for sunny weather is February, April, May and September through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cusco. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cusco
The climate table of Cusco shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 17 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 144 | 120 | 152 | 60 | 37 | 7,1 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 64 | 91 | 170 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,3 | 0 | 5,2 | 0,1 | 0,7 | 0,1 | 0,6 | 0,5 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0 | 2,0 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 16°C in June and August
- Precipitation*: 903 mm per year, averaging 75 mm per month
- Snowfall: 9,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 7,1 mm in June, 15 mm in August and 21 mm in July
- Wettest months: 170 mm in December, 152 mm in March and 144 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Cusco
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cusco, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cusco
This graph shows how much precipitation Cusco, Peru, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Cusco
This graph shows how much snow Cusco, Peru, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cusco
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cusco, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cusco
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cusco, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cusco
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cusco, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Cusco
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Cusco, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cusco by Month
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