Cusco Weather Forecast
Cusco weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cusco?
No - rain is unlikely in Cusco today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,1 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (0,1 in against a typical 0,1 in).
16-day forecast for Cusco
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 42° | 0% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 42° | 8% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 46° | 82% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 44° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 43° | 82% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 41° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 40° | 4% | 2 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 42° | 12% | 1 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 46° | 16% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 44° | 10% | 4 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 45° | 25% | 6 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 44° | 25% | 4 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 46° | 39% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 48° | 39% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 45° | 34% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 48° | 81% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 8 |
What this means for Cusco
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Visibility is down to 1,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 35°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 62°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 49°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% 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 7:14 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 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 21, 2026 at 7:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
