Cusco · SummerMonth summary
Cusco weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
41°F – 64°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cusco in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Cusco. July remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Cusco in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
In August, Cusco sees 18°F during the day with 11.4h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 46°F | 61°F | 91% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 46°F | 61°F | 95% | 0.3in | 9.4h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 46°F | 61°F | 85% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 45°F | 61°F | 60% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 5.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 43°F | 63°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ June | 41°F | 63°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 39°F | 64°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 41°F | 64°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 43°F | 64°F | 38% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 45°F | 64°F | 66% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 46°F | 64°F | 77% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 46°F | 63°F | 88% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 4.2/10 |
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 August, Cusco averages 64°F, 25% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.4/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cusco in August
Is August a good time to visit Cusco?
August is an acceptable time for Cusco (score 7.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Cusco in August?
With 64°F max and 11.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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