Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
70°Ftypical Aug high
Cusco
Peru · South America
Cusco is most comfortable in the drier months around June to August. Typical daytime highs run about 62-70°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. The wettest months are roughly December to February.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
43°F to 70°F
Rain
16 days/mo
Sunshine
6.4 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunny skies.
7.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
56%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology