Cuzco Department weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Cuzco Department, Peru. Like most weather services, we show Cuzco Department at one spot: Cusco, its largest city. At 3:30 PM local time it was drizzle and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM (4.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 58%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM (4.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Dec–Mar
About Cusco weather
Is it raining in Cusco right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM (4.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Cusco this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–23° and lows of 6–9°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Cusco lately?
In the past 7 days, Cusco had 5 rainy days and 16.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Cusco?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Cuzco Department weather by month
When is the best time to visit Cuzco Department?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Cuzco Department is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 13°C (56°F) in June to 15°C (59°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Cuzco Department?
December is the wettest month, with about 137 mm (5.4 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Cuzco Department?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 13°C (56°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Cuzco Department have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 137 mm (5.4 in).
Cuzco Department weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Cusco), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Cuzco Department
Weather can differ a lot within Cuzco Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco | May–Sep | None | 13–15°C | 718 mm |
| Machu Picchu | May–Sep | None | 17–19°C | 732 mm |
| Santiago | May–Sep | None | 13–15°C | 718 mm |
| Wanchaq | May–Sep | None | 13–15°C | 718 mm |
| Sicuani | May–Nov | None | 11–15°C | 562 mm |
| Quillabamba | May–Sep | None | 17–19°C | 732 mm |
| Santa Ana | May–Sep | None | 17–19°C | 732 mm |
| Yauri | May–Nov | None | 11–16°C | 411 mm |