Best time to visit Cusco
The best months to visit Cusco are August, May and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
August, May and June score best for Cusco weather:
- May21° / 4°CMay is dry and clear, excellent for Machu Picchu logistics but cold after sunset in San Blas.
- June21° / 2°CJune is very dry and cold at night, with Inti Raymi crowds making central hotels and tours fill early.
- August21° / 3°CAugust stays dry and busy, with frosty mornings and strong sun at archaeological sites.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Cusco weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° | 8° | 160 | 19 | 13h |
| February | 20° | 8° | 135 | 15 | 12h |
| March | 20° | 8° | 110 | 13 | 12h |
| April | 21° | 6° | 45 | 9 | 12h |
| MayBest weather | 21° | 4° | 9 | 2 | 11h |
| JuneBest weather | 21° | 2° | 2 | 1 | 11h |
| July | 20° | 1° | 4 | 1 | 11h |
| AugustBest weather | 21° | 3° | 8 | 2 | 12h |
| September | 22° | 5° | 20 | 5 | 12h |
| October | 22° | 7° | 45 | 9 | 12h |
| November | 22° | 8° | 80 | 13 | 13h |
| December | 21° | 8° | 120 | 16 | 13h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Cusco month by month
January
Cusco in January: 20.3°C high, 8.1°C low, 160mm rain over 19 days, 12.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
February
Cusco in February: 20.1°C high, 8.1°C low, 135mm rain over 15 days, 12.4h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
March
Cusco in March: 20.3°C high, 7.9°C low, 110mm rain over 13 days, 12.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
Cusco in April: 20.9°C high, 6.3°C low, 45mm rain over 9 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MayBest weather
Cusco in May: 21.1°C high, 3.7°C low, 9mm rain over 2 days, 11.4h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Cusco in June: 20.6°C high, 2°C low, 2mm rain over 1 days, 11.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
July
Cusco in July: 20.4°C high, 1.2°C low, 4mm rain over 1 days, 11.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Cusco in August: 21.2°C high, 2.8°C low, 8mm rain over 2 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Cusco in September: 21.6°C high, 5.1°C low, 20mm rain over 5 days, 11.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Cusco in October: 21.8°C high, 7°C low, 45mm rain over 9 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Cusco in November: 22.2°C high, 7.6°C low, 80mm rain over 13 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
December
Cusco in December: 21°C high, 7.9°C low, 120mm rain over 16 days, 12.8h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
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