Cusco Weather Forecast
Cusco weather: 53°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Cusco
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 40 mph and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,5 in, 2,2 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
Active alerts for Cusco
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16-day forecast for Cusco
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Light showers | 66° / 48° | 89% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 67° / 46° | 91% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 71° / 46° | 73% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 10 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 46° | 95% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 45° | 71% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 42° | 80% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 44° | 57% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 43° | 44% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 47° | 51% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 47° | 60% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 47° | 77% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 46° | 70% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 48° | 65% · 0,5 in | 3 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 47° | 65% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 46° | 93% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 51° | 97% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
What this means for Cusco
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 66°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month.
A 89% 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 December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 35°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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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 53°F (12°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% 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 4:17 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 October 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
