Best Time to Visit Cusco: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Cusco: June, July, August, May.
- Best months for Cusco: June, July, August, May.
- Peak season is June, July, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: January, December, March.
- The least pleasant month is February (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 6°C | 229 mm | 29 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 14°C | 6°C | 215 mm | 26 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 14°C | 5°C | 170 mm | 27 | – | – | 4.9 |
| April | 14°C | 5°C | 77 mm | 18 | – | – | 5.4 |
| May | 14°C | 3°C | 24 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 14°C | 2°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 14°C | 1°C | 11 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 15°C | 2°C | 22 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.0 |
| September | 15°C | 4°C | 37 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| October | 16°C | 5°C | 84 mm | 20 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | 16°C | 6°C | 115 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 15°C | 6°C | 196 mm | 27 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
The best months are June, July, August, May.
When is the rainy season in Cusco?
The wettest months are January, December, March.