When to go
The Best Time to Visit Cusco
Month-by-month climate data for Cusco, Peru — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Cusco— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Cusco: Jul (19°C / 66°F) · Coolest: Mar (16°C / 61°F) · Wettest: Jan (~28 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Cusco climate, month by month
January
17° / 8°C
~28 rain days
Good
February
17° / 9°C
~26 rain days
Good
March
16° / 8°C
~26 rain days
Fair
April
17° / 7°C
~16 rain days
Good
May
17° / 6°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
June
18° / 5°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
July
19° / 5°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
August
19° / 5°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
September
19° / 7°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
October
19° / 7°C
~19 rain days
Good
November
19° / 8°C
~24 rain days
Good
December
18° / 8°C
~27 rain days
Good
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