Best Time to Visit Cusco for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

73/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, October, April

Avoid

January, February, March, December

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Weather

8°C – 11°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Cusco?

The best time to visit Cusco for backpacking is November, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cusco

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	48Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	16°	137	17.5	70%	shoulder
February	49Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	16°	140	18.7	71%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	113	12.3	70%	shoulder
April	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	40	7.8	65%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	3	2.4	60%	dry
June	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	0	0	56%	dry
July	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	0	0	55%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	3	1.4	55%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	17	5.1	58%	dry
October	71Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	18°	40	8	58%	dry
November	73Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	18°	50	8.4	56%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	110	14.3	65%	shoulder