Climate normals · 1970–2000
Cusco Climate
Cusco is a city in Peru (08) with a population of about 428,450. Its average annual temperature is 10.6°C (51°F), with roughly 702 mm of rain per year.
10.6°C
Avg Temp
702
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Cusco Climate
Cusco has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C (51°F) and receives about 702 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.6°C
Avg Temp
702
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 150 mm |
| February | 11° / 53° | 127 mm |
| March | 12° / 53° | 111 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 46 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 9 mm |
| June | 9° / 47° | 4 mm |
| July | 8° / 47° | 5 mm |
| August | 9° / 49° | 8 mm |
| September | 11° / 51° | 20 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 38 mm |
| November | 12° / 54° | 69 mm |
| December | 12° / 53° | 115 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cusco
The most comfortable months to visit Cusco are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 20°C high). The coldest is July (near -1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Cusco are typically October, September and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Cusco, Peru has an average annual temperature of 10.6°C and about 702 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Cusco average about 20°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.