Cusco in December
4.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cool: highs only around 15°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
27Rainy days (196 mm)
12:48 hDaylight
05:20Sunrise · 18:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 15°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Cusco in December?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
The best months are June, July, August, May.