Best Time to Visit Cusco for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

68/100

Suboptimal

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 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. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cusco

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	56Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	16°	137	17.5	70%	shoulder
February	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	16°	140	18.7	71%	shoulder
March	61Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	113	12.3	70%	shoulder
April	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	40	7.8	65%	dry
May	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	16°	3	2.4	60%	dry
June	56Suboptimal 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	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	3	1.4	55%	dry
September	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	17°	17	5.1	58%	dry
October	66Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	18°	40	8	58%	dry
November	68Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	18°	50	8.4	56%	dry
December	58Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	110	14.3	65%	shoulder