Climate of Cuzco, Cusco Departament, Peru
Point-value climate at Cuzco (Cusco Departament, Peru). Population approximately 361,182.
Located in Cusco Departament, Peru, Cuzco has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 361,182. Monthly average temperatures range from 8.2°C / 46.8°F in July to 12.1°C / 53.8°F in November, with rainfall varying from 4 mm / 0.2 in (June) to 151 mm / 5.9 in (January) — about 704 mm / 27.7 in across the year. Cuzco is the capital of Cusco Departament. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cuzco's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4°C52.5°F | 151 mm5.9″ | — |
| February | 11.5°C52.7°F | 128 mm5″ | — |
| March | 11.5°C52.7°F | 111 mm4.4″ | — |
| April | 11°C51.8°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| May | 9.9°C49.8°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| June | 8.6°C47.5°F | 4 mm0.2″ | — |
| July | 8.2°C46.8°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| August | 9.4°C48.9°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| September | 10.8°C51.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | — |
| October | 11.9°C53.4°F | 39 mm1.5″ | — |
| November | 12.1°C53.8°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| December | 12°C53.6°F | 115 mm4.5″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cuzco?
Cuzco does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Cuzco's warmest month is November at an average of 12.1°C / 53.8°F, and its driest month is June with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cuzco?
Cuzco, in Cusco Departament, Peru, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.2°C / 46.8°F in July to 12.1°C / 53.8°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 704 mm / 27.7 in, with the wettest month being January (151 mm / 5.9 in) and the driest June (4 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Cuzco in November?
The average temperature in Cuzco in November is 12.1°C / 53.8°F, with rainfall of about 70 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cuzco?
The driest month in Cuzco is June, with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.6°C / 47.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Cuzco?
The wettest month in Cuzco is January, with approximately 151 mm / 5.9 in of average monthly rainfall.