Cusco Weather Forecast
Cusco weather: 46°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cusco is a city in Peru. Cusco is known for Inca capital and Machu Picchu gateway. It has a population of about 430.000.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Cusco with mainly clear. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 44°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Cusco is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. September is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
Nearby highlights include Machu Picchu, Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu, Huayna Picchu and Lake Titicaca.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.1°F below the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cusco today at 10/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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.
Weather in Cusco right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:46 PM, Aug 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cusco
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 44° | 96% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 46° | 25% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 67% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 39° | 2% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 41° | 0% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 44° | 8% · 0,0 in | 2 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 45° | 18% | 3 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 43° | 6% | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 44° | 12% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 46° | 18% | 5 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 45° | 43% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 73° / 46° | 27% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 45° | 43% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 47° | 33% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 72° / 48° | 68% | 6 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 81% | -- | — |
Climate in Cusco month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64° | 46° | 8,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 63° | 46° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 63° | 46° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 63° | 45° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 43° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 41° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 40° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 67° | 44° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 66° | 46° | 7,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 65° | 46° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Cusco
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cusco
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cusco?
Cusco is a city in Peru. Its coordinates are -13.5319, -71.9675. It lies in South America.
What is the weather like in Cusco right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Cusco, which has a temperate climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cusco in?
Cusco observes America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The local time is 2:46 PM.
How many people live in Cusco?
Cusco has a population of approximately 430.000.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
