Cusco · WinterMonth summary
Cusco weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
91% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cusco in January?
⚠️ 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: January brings a challenging climate (4.0/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Cusco in January 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 January
In January, Cusco sees 16°F during the day with 10.0h of sunshine per day. With 91% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 46°F | 61°F | 91% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 4.0/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 46°F | 61°F | 95% | 0.3in | 9.4h | 3.8/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 46°F | 61°F | 85% | 0.2in | 9.9h | 4.1/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 45°F | 61°F | 60% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 5.9/10 | 4.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 43°F | 63°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 | 4.8/10 |
| ⛅ June | 41°F | 63°F | 7% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.4/10 | 5.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 39°F | 64°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 | 5.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 41°F | 64°F | 25% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 43°F | 64°F | 38% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.2/10 | 4.6/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 45°F | 64°F | 66% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 6.9/10 | 3.9/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 46°F | 64°F | 77% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 46°F | 63°F | 88% | 0.2in | 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 January, Cusco averages 61°F, 91% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -81%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cusco in January
Is January a good time to visit Cusco?
Transition period with a summer score of 4.0/10 and ski score of 3.2/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in January?
Yes, 91% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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