Cusco Weather Forecast
Cusco weather: 60°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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).
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.
Recent extremes in Cusco
Highest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Cusco compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cusco.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Titicaca | 233 mi | 6°F | 80°F cooler | 68 in |
| Bolivia | 328 mi | 50°F | 35°F cooler | 33 in |
| Lima | 357 mi | 67°F | +46°F warmer | 3 in |
| Jorge Chavez International Airport | 362 mi | 69°F | +48°F warmer | 3 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 67°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 37% 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 12:06 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 25, 2026 at 12:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
