Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
8.6h
Weather score
50
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Cusco, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
August18°C average high
August is close to Cusco's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsApril to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
August8mm average rain
August is one of Cusco's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
August8.6 hours average sun
August is brighter than Cusco's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
August50 weather score
August is one of Cusco's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.