Cusco · WinterMonth summary
Cusco weather in December
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
8°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
88% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cusco in December?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Cusco. July (7.6/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Cusco in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants In December, Cusco sees 17°C during the day with 10.1h of sunshine per day. With 88% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 8°C | 16°C | 91% | 7.0 | 10.0h | 4.0/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 8°C | 16°C | 95% | 7.3 | 9.4h | 3.8/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 8°C | 16°C | 85% | 5.3 | 9.9h | 4.1/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 7°C | 16°C | 60% | 2.5 | 10.6h | 5.9/10 | 4.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 6°C | 17°C | 30% | 1.0 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ June | 5°C | 17°C | 7% | 0.2 | 10.8h | 7.4/10 | 5.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 4°C | 18°C | 10% | 0.3 | 11.1h | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 5°C | 18°C | 25% | 0.7 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 6°C | 18°C | 38% | 1.2 | 11.3h | 7.2/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 7°C | 18°C | 66% | 3.0 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 8°C | 18°C | 77% | 4.7 | 10.7h | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 8°C | 17°C | 88% | 6.0 | 10.1h | 4.2/10 | 3.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Cusco averages 17°C, 88% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -78%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cusco in December
Is December a good time to visit Cusco?
Transition period with a summer score of 4.2/10 and ski score of 3.2/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in December?
Yes, 88% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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