Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Cusco, Peru in December
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
5.4h
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 116mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cusco, Peru with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December18°C average high
December 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.
Rain
December116mm average rain
December is wetter than Cusco's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.4 hours average sun
December is below Cusco's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December28 weather score
December scores below Cusco's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
