Best time to visit Cusco, Peru
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Cusco are July, June, August — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | July | 18.6° | 4.8° | 32.1 mm | 42 | 10.9 h | 86 |
| 2 ★ | June | 17.6° | 4.9° | 27.5 mm | 49 | 10.5 h | 85 |
| 3 ★ | August | 19° | 5.5° | 84.7 mm | 80 | 11.1 h | 84 |
| 4 | September | 19° | 6.6° | 187.4 mm | 118 | 10.8 h | 80 |
| 5 | May | 17.2° | 6.1° | 177.6 mm | 107 | 10.2 h | 79 |
| 6 | October | 19.1° | 7.5° | 383.4 mm | 145 | 10.8 h | 75 |
| 7 | April | 16.9° | 6.8° | 361.9 mm | 144 | 10.1 h | 73 |
| 8 | November | 18.7° | 8.2° | 810.5 mm | 143 | 10.1 h | 62 |
| 9 | March | 16.4° | 7.8° | 798.8 mm | 155 | 9.6 h | 59 |
| 10 | February | 16.5° | 8.5° | 889.6 mm | 141 | 8.9 h | 56 |
| 11 | January | 16.8° | 8° | 1106.2 mm | 155 | 9.4 h | 55 |
| 12 | December | 17.6° | 8.2° | 960.1 mm | 153 | 9.3 h | 55 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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