Cusco, Peru Weather

Cusco,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
11°C
51.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Clear Sky

Pressure: 691 hPa

Feel like: 9 °C

Temperature: 11°C

Cloud: 0%

Humidity: 44%

Wind: N - 1 km/h

Visibility: 59.74 km

Weather forecast

Thu
06 Aug
6°C / 21°C
Overcast
Fri
07 Aug
5°C / 21°C
Drizzle
Sat
08 Aug
4°C / 21°C
Drizzle
Sun
09 Aug
5°C / 18°C
Drizzle
Mon
10 Aug
7°C / 16°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
01:00 AM
0° / 11°
0° / 11°
Clear Sky
44% 15 km/h
02:00 AM
2° / 10°
2° / 10°
Clear Sky
54% 7 km/h
03:00 AM
4° /
4° /
Clear Sky
71% 6 km/h
04:00 AM
5° /
5° /
Mainly Clear
83% 7 km/h
05:00 AM
6° /
6° /
Partly Cloudy
93% 9 km/h
06:00 AM
6° /
6° /
Overcast
95% 10 km/h
07:00 AM
6° /
6° /
Overcast
88% 10 km/h
08:00 AM
5° /
5° /
Overcast
85% 11 km/h
09:00 AM
4° /
4° /
Overcast
86% 11 km/h
10:00 AM
4° /
4° /
Overcast
87% 10 km/h
11:00 AM
3° /
3° /
Overcast
85% 9 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 18.67°C
  • Average low 4.9°C
  • Hottest day 21°C (06 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 1°C (27 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 60.6%
  • Days with precipitation 15 days
  • Highest precipitation 25 mm (19 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 19°C
  • Min: 3°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Cusco over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Cusco in the coming days

Rainfall in Cusco in the coming days

Cusco Climate Summary

Cusco features a Marine west coast, warm summer (Köppen classification: Cfb), with an average annual temperature of 10.86ºC (51.55ºF), which is about -6.77% lower than the national average for Peru. Annually, the city experiences approximately 107.53 millimeters (4.23 inches) of rainfall, spread across 200.46 rainy days, accounting for 54.92% of the year.

Longitude -13.53195
Latitude -71.9674626
Yearly high temperature 14.38ºC (57.88ºF)
Yearly low temperature 5.01ºC (41.02ºF)
Hottest month December 14.39ºC (57.9ºF)
Coldest month May 3.32ºC (37.98ºF)
Yearly precip 107.53mm (4.23in)
Days with rainfall 200.46 days (54.92%)
Driest month June (69.46%)
Wettest month February (78.34%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 13.99° / 5.78° 25.64 days
February 13.69° / 5.82° 25.36 days
March 14.34° / 5.34° 24.91 days
April 14.88° / 4.88° 17.55 days
May 14.47° / 3.32° 9.73 days
June 13.68° / 2.65° 4.82 days
July 13.51° / 2.62° 4.27 days
August 14.48° / 3.9° 6.09 days
September 14.65° / 5.58° 13.82 days
October 14.96° / 6.66° 20.18 days
November 15.57° / 7.15° 23.45 days
December 14.39° / 6.48° 24.64 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Cusco?

December has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 14.39ºC) and May are the coolest (daily mean of 3.32ºC).

2. What should I wear in Cusco today?

For today's warm weather in Cusco, with temperatures between 17ºC to 20ºC (62.6ºF to 68.0ºF), you might consider wearing:
- Light, breathable socks
- Sunscreen (if spending time outdoors)
- Comfortable sandals or sneakers
- Shorts or lightweight trousers

Temperature

Early
4°C / 9°C
Morning
4°C / 6°C
Afternoon
2°C / 13°C
Evening
-12°C / 19°C

Air quality

Moderate

Acceptable air quality, some pollutants present, minor health concerns for sensitive individuals

  • CO2 436
  • CO 223
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 32
  • O3 37
  • PM10 14
  • PM25 12
  • SO2 4
  • CH4 1,344

Sunrise / Sunset

11:06
22:40