Peru · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cusco are July, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Cusco sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 33°C, and its coolest in August (around 31°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 533mm — February is typically the wettest month (~161mm) and August the driest (~0mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from February to March — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° / 23°C | 80mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 33° / 23°C | 161mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | 33° / 23°C | 149mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 33° / 23°C | 76mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 33° / 23°C | 28mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 32° / 22°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 31° / 21°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 20°C | 0mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 31° / 20°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 31° / 21°C | 2mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 32° / 21°C | 5mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 32° / 23°C | 29mm | 👍 Good |
January in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
February in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 161mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
March in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 149mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (74°F). Expect roughly 76mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
May in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 28mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
June in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (71°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
July in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 1mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (87°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 0mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
October in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (89°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 5mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
December in Cusco is hot, with average daytime highs around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows near 23°C (73°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle