Cusco Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Cusco: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Cusco month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 18° | 8° | 202 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | 17° | 8° | 180 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 17° | 8° | 195 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 17° | 7° | 90 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 18° | 6° | 21 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 18° | 5° | 8 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 19° | 4° | 6 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 19° | 5° | 20 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembre | 20° | 6° | 31 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 19° | 7° | 104 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 19° | 8° | 191 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 18° | 8° | 195 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Cusco
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Cusco compares avec 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 | 1733 mm |
| Bolivia | 528 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 848 mm |
| Lima | 575 km | 20°C | +8°C warmer | 72 mm |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 583 km | 21°C | +9°C warmer | 75 mm |
Climat by attraction in Cusco
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Climat by unesco world heritage site in Cusco
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
Climat by mountain in Cusco
1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas
Meilleur moment pour visiter Cusco
Go in mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, mars and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Cusco
Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 19°C is in line avec the 19°C typical for this month.
A 97% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 2°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What à pack, what à skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, mars and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Cusco is a city in Pérou. Cusco is known for Inca capital and Machu Picchu gateway. Sa population est d’environ 430.000.
Actuellement, il fait 12°C (53°F) in Cusco avec plutôt dégagé. La température ressentie est de 11°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 9°C à 19°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 97%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 7/10 – bonnes conditions.
La meilleure période pour visiter Cusco is mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est temperate. janvier, mars and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. septembre est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 20°C, tandis que juillet est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 4°C.
Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 19°C is in line avec the 19°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 9 AM à 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cusco today at 10/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Cusco
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Pays | Pérou |
| Continent | Amérique du Sud |
| Coordonnées | 13°31′54.8″S 71°58′3″W (-13.5319, -71.9675) |
| Population | 430.000 |
| Known for | Inca capital and Machu Picchu gateway |
| Heure locale | 4:15 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre |
| Climat | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cusco?
Cusco is a city in Pérou. Its coordinates are -13.5319, -71.9675. It lies in Amérique du Sud.
What is the weather like in Cusco maintenant?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) avec plutôt dégagé. Humidité is 78% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Cusco?
mai, juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Cusco, which has a temperate climate. janvier, mars and décembre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cusco in?
Cusco observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The heure locale is 4:15 AM.
How many people live in Cusco?
Cusco has a population of approximately 430.000.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 4:15 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
