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Best Time to Visit
Cusco
Visit in May — score 63/100 · avg high 61°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 47° | 62° | 35° | 31 | 123 | 12.7h | Moderate | Average |
| February | 22 | 47° | 62° | 35° | 28 | 157 | 12.4h | Moderate | Average |
| March | 21 | 47° | 61° | 35° | 24 | 98 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 43 | 47° | 61° | 36° | 13 | 51 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| May | 63 | 46° | 61° | 32° | 2 | 8 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| June | 55 | 46° | 62° | 31° | 3 | 12 | 11.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| July | 55 | 46° | 63° | 30° | 2 | 7 | 11.3h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 60 | 47° | 65° | 32° | 2 | 6 | 11.5h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 60 | 48° | 67° | 35° | 4 | 14 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 38 | 49° | 67° | 35° | 15 | 61 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| November | 31 | 49° | 67° | 36° | 20 | 80 | 12.6h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 23 | 48° | 64° | 35° | 31 | 138 | 12.8h | Moderate | Average |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 67°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cusco (September, October, November) brings average highs of 67°F and lows of 35°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Summer
- Score
- 22/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cusco (December, January, February) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 35°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 22/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 23/100.
Fall
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 61°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- high
Fall in Cusco (March, April, May) brings average highs of 61°F and lows of 34°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Winter
- Score
- 56/100
- High
- 63°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Rain days
- 2/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Winter in Cusco (June, July, August) brings average highs of 63°F and lows of 31°F, with about 2 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 56/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
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