Cusco Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Cusco: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Cusco month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precip.itaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 18° | 8° | 202 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrero | 17° | 8° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marzo | 17° | 8° | 195 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 17° | 7° | 90 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| may | 18° | 6° | 21 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 18° | 5° | 8 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julio | 19° | 4° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| agosto | 19° | 5° | 14 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 20° | 6° | 45 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octubre | 19° | 7° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 19° | 8° | 191 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 18° | 8° | 195 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cusco
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cusco compares con nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cusco.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Titicaca | 376 km | -15°C | 26°C cooler | 1724 mm |
| Bolivia | 528 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 833 mm |
| Lima | 575 km | 20°C | +8°C warmer | 71 mm |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 583 km | 21°C | +9°C warmer | 74 mm |
Clima by attraction in Cusco
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Clima by unesco world heritage site in Cusco
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Clima by mountain in Cusco
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Mejor época para visitar Cusco
Go in may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, marzo and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cusco
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 20°C is in line con the 19°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in diciembre a febrero.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, marzo and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
Cusco is a city in Perú. Cusco is known for Inca capital and Machu Picchu gateway. Tiene una población de aproximadamente 430.000.
Ahora mismo hay 11°C (52°F) in Cusco con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 9°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 3°C a 20°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 0%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.2/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Cusco is may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es temperate. enero, marzo and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. septiembre es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 20°C, mientras julio es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a 4°C.
Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
En términos sencillos. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 20°C is in line con the 19°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 11 AM a 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Cusco today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cusco
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| País | Perú |
| Continentee | América del Sur |
| Coordenadas | 13°31′54.8″S 71°58′3″W (-13.5319, -71.9675) |
| Población | 430.000 |
| Known for | Inca capital and Machu Picchu gateway |
| Hora local | 10:17 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Mejores meses | may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cusco?
Cusco is a city in Perú. Its coordinates are -13.5319, -71.9675. It lies in América del Sur.
What is the weather like in Cusco ahora mismo?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) con despejado. Humedad is 64% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Cusco?
may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cusco, which has a temperate climate. enero, marzo and diciembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cusco in?
Cusco observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 10:17 PM.
How many people live in Cusco?
Cusco has a population of approximately 430.000.
What are the top things a do in Cusco?
Popular options include Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
What places are in Cusco?
Cusco covers 3 places in this atlas, including Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated agosto 25, 2026 at 10:17 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
