Weather radar Cusco
Real-time precipitation radar · Cusco · Peru
Cusco climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cusco shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18° | 17.8° | 17.7° | 18.3° | 18.1° | 18.2° | 19.1° | 19.4° | 20° | 20.1° | 19.8° | 19.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 8.7° | 9° | 8.7° | 7.6° | 6.4° | 4.9° | 4.4° | 6° | 7.2° | 8.6° | 9° | 9.1° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 222 | 198 | 204 | 80 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 80 | 134 | 169 |
| Rainy days | 28 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 25 | 26 |
| Sunshine hours | 281 | 247 | 271 | 291 | 311 | 301 | 314 | 326 | 321 | 327 | 292 | 300 |
| Humidity | 78% | 80% | 80% | 74% | 69% | 59% | 54% | 56% | 60% | 64% | 68% | 73% |
Best time to visit Cusco
The best time to visit Cusco is typically July. In this month the average high is 19.1°C, precipitation is 11 mm and sunshine duration is 314 hours. The annual average high is 18.8°C, total annual precipitation is 1191 mm (202 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3582 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco
How up to date is the weather radar for Cusco?
The weather radar for Cusco is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cusco?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cusco: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cusco?
The thunderstorm potential for Cusco is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cusco.
What is the climate like in Cusco?
Cusco has an annual average high of 18.8°C. The warmest month is October (avg high 20.1°C), the coldest July (avg low 4.4°C). The wettest month is January with 222 mm, the driest June with 7 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1191 mm (202 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3582 hours.
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