Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Cusco
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Cusco are July, June, August — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is May, June, July, August, September. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Cusco (3312 m elevation).
Month by month
Cusco weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.8°C / 62°F | 23.5 | 51 | |
| February | 16.5°C / 62°F | 22 | 50 | |
| March | 16.4°C / 62°F | 22 | 50 | |
| April | 17°C / 63°F | 13.7 | 58 | Shoulder |
| May | 17.2°C / 63°F | 7.5 | 69 | |
| June | 17.6°C / 64°F | 1 | 82 | Best |
| July | 18.6°C / 65°F | 1.3 | 86 | Best |
| August | 19°C / 66°F | 5 | 82 | Best |
| September | 19°C / 66°F | 9.8 | 73 | |
| October | 19.1°C / 66°F | 16.3 | 61 | Shoulder |
| November | 18.7°C / 66°F | 19.2 | 58 | |
| December | 17.6°C / 64°F | 22.2 | 54 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Cusco timing questions
What is the best month to visit Cusco?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are July, June, and August, with July scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is May, June, July, August, and September, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Cusco?
October, with an average daily high of 19.1°C (66°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cusco?
January, averaging 23.5 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Cusco?
October and April — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.