Which is the hottest month in Cuzco?

The hottest time of year in Cuzco is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Cuzco?

It never rains much in Cuzco but August usually has the most rain with an average of 3mm. There are normally 2 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cuzco?

The sunniest time of year in Cuzco is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Cuzco?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cuzco in February when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

Best time to visit Cuzco

Q: When is the best time to visit Cuzco?

The best times to visit Cuzco, Peru are in October and November Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Cuzco, Peru are in October and November based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Cuzco?

The best times to visit Cuzco, Peru are in October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
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Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3.5
Apr
3.5
May
3.5
Jun
3
Jul
3.5
Aug
3.5
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
2.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

63
Jan
63
Feb
63
Mar
64
Apr
64
May
64
Jun
63
Jul
64
Aug
64
Sep
66
Oct
66
Nov
64
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

5
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
7
Apr
8
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
9
Aug
7
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
5
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for Peru (Cuzco) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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