Best time to go to Cusco Average weather of Cusco, Peru
When is the best time to go to Cusco?
When is the best time to go to Cusco? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in Cusco are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
- The coldest months are June and July
- The rainiest months are January, February, March and December
Annual weather in Cusco
For full information about the climate and weather in Cusco a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in january | ||
| February | 47°F/58°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in february | ||
| March | 47°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in march | ||
| April | 45°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in april | ||
| May | 43°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in may | ||
| June | 41°F/58°F | very bad weather | Cusco in june | ||
| July | 41°F/58°F | very bad weather | Cusco in july | ||
| August | 43°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in august | ||
| September | 47°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in september | ||
| October | 49°F/61°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in october | ||
| November | 50°F/61°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in november | ||
| December | 49°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Cusco in december |
Weather and climate in Cusco
- Between january and february the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 58°F in average.
- Between march and november the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 50°F.
- In december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 72°F and it rains about 49% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Cusco
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Cusco: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Cusco
Find out when Cusco has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Cusco
- Very low season in Cusco
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: June. - Low season in Cusco
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, March, April and May. - High season in Cusco
The number of visitors to Cusco is high in: July, September and November. - Peak season in Cusco
The largest number of tourists visiting Cusco is during: August, October and December.
Figure: Visitor index for Cusco month by month
Best time for low prices in Cusco
Average prices of hotels in Cusco month by month
Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Cusco. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Cusco
On average, it costs $ 46 per day to hire a car in Cusco. This price varies by $ 5.3 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 43 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 49.
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