Climate Insights for Cuzco

The climate in Cuzco is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1,222 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 221 mm of rainfall. Cuzco is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Cuzco is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 48.1 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 8.7 in of rainfall. Cuzco is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, September. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Cuzco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 17°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 11°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Cuzco sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 36°F to 62°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 52°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Cuzco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,222 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 221 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 10 mm. That's 211 mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Cuzco is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.4 in. That's 8.3 in less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Cuzco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Cuzco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuzco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cuzco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.