City in Peru

Cusco Weather Forecast

Cusco weather: 55°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 55°F now🕔 9:20 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 430.000

7-day forecast for Cusco

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast67° / 38°0%6 mph9
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast73° / 40°4%9 mph9
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle73° / 45°39% · 0,0 in8 mph9
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 47°55% · 0,0 in7 mph9
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 45°34% · 0,0 in9 mph4
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 44°34% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Mon, Aug 31☁️ Overcast71° / 46°16%5 mph10

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 70° / 45°

Light drizzle · 34% rain · wind 9 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

🌦️ 71° / 44°

Light drizzle · 34% rain · wind 10 mph

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing9.5
Outdoors9
Beach day6.1
Swimming4.7
Hiking9.9
Running8.9
Cycling9.9
Camping9.9
Fishing9.9
Photography9.1
Stargazing7.8
Family time9
Driving9.9
Flying out9.9

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, March and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 55°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 48% and wind is 1 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 9:20 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 25, 2026 at 9:20 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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