When is the best time to visit Cusco?

The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 64 to 66 degrees F with 1 to 11 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 66 degrees F on average, and January the coolest at 62 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Cusco?

January, with roughly 28 days of rain. The driest is June, with about 1. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Cusco?

July averages 65 degrees F by day and 41 degrees F at night, and January averages 62 degrees F and 46 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Cusco?

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Cusco: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Cusco

The most comfortable months in Cusco are June to September, with average daytime highs of 64 to 66°F and 1 to 11 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 66°F, and January the coolest at 62°F. January sees the most rain, around 28 days, while June is the driest with about 1.

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Jun64°41°1 d

Jul65°41°2 d

Aug66°42°6 d

Sep66°44°11 d

Oct66°46°19 d

Nov65°47°24 d

Dec63°47°27 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Cusco: common questions

When is the best time to visit Cusco?: The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 64 to 66°F with 1 to 11 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 66°F on average, and January the coolest at 62°F.
What is the rainiest month in Cusco?: January, with roughly 28 days of rain. The driest is June, with about 1. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Cusco?: July averages 65°F by day and 41°F at night, and January averages 62°F and 46°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Cusco?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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