{"id":36255,"date":"2025-04-11T19:02:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T00:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/?page_id=36255"},"modified":"2025-04-12T09:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T14:37:11","slug":"weather-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dreamy.tours\/en\/weather-in-cusco\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather in Cusco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is the weather like in Cusco?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cusco, Peru’s historic capital, has a dry and temperate Andean climate during the day, but cold at night. The city is the heart of tourism in the region, where visitors usually acclimatize before leaving for other destinations at a higher altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level, has a temperate-cold climate with two distinct seasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dry season: April to October – Sunny days (15-20\u00b0C) and cold nights (0-5\u00b0C).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Rainy season: November to March – Frequent rains (5-18\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Expert advice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The best time to visit Cusco is from May to September, when there is less rain and the skies are clearer to enjoy the landscapes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Weather in Cusco month by month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    January<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    12\u00b0C<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 4\u00b0C \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains: <\/strong>Intense (15 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Inca Trail closed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Mandatory raincoat, trekking boots, raincoat and boots. Intense (15 days)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    February<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    12\u00b0C<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 4\u00b0C\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainfall<\/strong>: Peak (18 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Carnivals with water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best to visit Sacred Valley<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    14\u00b0C<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 5\u00b0C\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains:<\/strong> 10 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Busy Easter week<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Clear mornings, rainy afternoons<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    April<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    16\u00b0C<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 5\u00b0C\u26c5<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains:<\/strong> 5 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Festival of the Lord of the Tremors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Excellent for trekking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    May<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    17\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 3\u00b0C\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains<\/strong>: 2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Feast of the Crosses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ideal for hiking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    17\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 0\u00b0C\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains:<\/strong> 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Inti Raymi (June 24)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reserve in advance<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    July<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    17\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ -1\u00b0C\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainfall:<\/strong> 0 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Better visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Extreme night shelter<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    August<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    18\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 0\u00b0C\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains:<\/strong> 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Pachamama Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Strong winds at high altitudes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    18\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 2\u00b0C\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rains: <\/strong>4 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Spring Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Last month ideal for trekking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    17\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 5\u00b0C\ud83c\udf26\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainfall:<\/strong> 8 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Climatic transition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Good month to avoid crowds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    November<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    15\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 5\u00b0C\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainfall<\/strong>: 12 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Greener landscapes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Light raincoat<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    December<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    13\u00b0C<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    \/ 4\u00b0C\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainfall:<\/strong> 15 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Andean Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Festive markets, fewer tourists<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Weather in Cusco’s main attractions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Clima<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Machu Picchu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    2,430 masl – Subtropical climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83c\udf1e 12-25\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udca7 80% average humidity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Morning mist in rains (Nov-Mar). Dry season (May-Oct) with clear skies but more crowded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \"Clima<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Laguna Humantay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    4,200 masl – Cold Andean climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2744\ufe0f 0-12\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udca8 Winds after noon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Best to visit early. Dry season (May-Oct) for crystal clear waters. Rains Dec-Mar can make trekking difficult.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \"Clima<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Monta\u00f1a de Colores (Vinicunca)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    5,200 masl – Cold climate extreme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f -5 a 10\u00b0C<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    \u2744\ufe0f Lower thermal sensation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    More vibrant colors in dry season (May-Sept). In the rainy season (Dec-Mar) it may snow. Always wear warm clothes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Curiosities about the weather in Cusco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Sunny season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In June, during Inti Raymi, Cusco experiences its sunniest and clearest days of the year, with temperatures that can reach 20\u00b0C during the day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Rainbows in the rainy season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Between December and February, it is common to see impressive double rainbows in the Sacred Valley after the afternoon rains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Record thermal amplitude<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In July-August, the difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures can exceed 25\u00b0C, going from 19\u00b0C to -5\u00b0C in some high areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Microclimates in Cusco<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    While in the Plaza de Armas it is 15\u00b0C, in Sacsayhuam\u00e1n (3700 masl) it can be 5\u00b0C cooler, and in the Sacred Valley (2800 masl) 3-5\u00b0C warmer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Tips to face the weather in Cusco<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\udde5 Appropriate clothing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Layering system (t-shirt, fleece, jacket).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udf26\ufe0f For the rainy season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Compact raincoat or poncho<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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      • Waterproof trekking boots<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        \u2600\ufe0f For the dry season<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Sunscreen factor 50+<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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        • Lip balm with SPF<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n