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City Trips Potential

68/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

November, October, April

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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 city trip to Cusco?

The best time to visit Cusco for a city trip is November, October, April, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cusco

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
56Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°137
February
57Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
10°140
March
61Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°113
April
64Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°40
May
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
3
June
56Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
0
July
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
0
August
58Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
3
September
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°17
October
66Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°40
November
68Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°50
December
58Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°110

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cusco

When is the best time to visit Cusco for city trips?

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The best time to visit Cusco for city trips is typically in November, October, April, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cusco?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Cusco, making it a year-round destination for city trips.

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