Cusco, Peru Weather
Cusco hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 82°F (28°C) is about 18°F (10°C) above the typical August high of 64°F (18°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cusco weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Cusco looks overcast, with a high of 82° and an overnight low of 82°. There is a 44% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 24 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).
Cusco 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cusco
Located in Peru, Cusco experiences a subtropical highland climate with spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation. Afternoon temperatures peak near 65°F (18°C) in November and dip to about 62°F (17°C) in June, with around 46.3 inches (1176 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Cusco weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: November - highs near 65°F (18°C)
- Coldest month: June - highs near 62°F (17°C)
- Record high: 74°F (24°C) · Record low: 31°F (0°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (28 rainy days) · Sunniest: August (11.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: subtropical highland - spring-like temperatures nearly all year thanks to its elevation
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on November. Highs average 65°F (18°C) and overnight lows stay near 47°F (8°C). The coolest month is June, with typical highs of 62°F (17°C) and lows around 41°F (5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 74°F (24°C) and dropped as low as 31°F (0°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 8.5 inches (217 mm) of rain over 28 days, while June is the driest. August brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.1 hours of sun a day. Snowfall is rare but not unheard of.
Season by season
September through November
September through November in Cusco is mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 54 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Cusco stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 82 days across the season.
March through May
March through May in Cusco is mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (16°C) and nights around 45°F (7°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season.
June through August
June through August in Cusco stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Cusco by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 46° | 28 | 8.5 in | 9.4 h/day | 78% |
| February | 61° | 47° | 26 | 8.0 in | 8.8 h/day | 80% |
| March | 61° | 46° | 26 | 6.0 in | 9.6 h/day | 79% |
| April | 62° | 45° | 19 | 3.0 in | 10.1 h/day | 76% |
| May | 62° | 43° | 10 | 1.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 70% |
| June | 62° | 41° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.4 h/day | 64% |
| July | 64° | 40° | 3 | 0.4 in | 10.8 h/day | 60% |
| August | 64° | 42° | 7 | 0.8 in | 11.1 h/day | 62% |
| September | 65° | 44° | 11 | 1.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 65% |
| October | 65° | 46° | 20 | 3.4 in | 10.6 h/day | 68% |
| November | 65° | 47° | 23 | 5.7 in | 10.1 h/day | 72% |
| December | 63° | 47° | 27 | 7.4 in | 9.4 h/day | 76% |