Cusco Weather in December
Peru · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high18°C (64°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall139 mm (5.5 in)
RatingPoor 4.3/10
Expect mild days in Cusco in December: the average high is 18°C (64°F) and the average low is 7°C (44°F). The month is wet, with about 139 mm (5.5 in) of rain spread over 21 days, making it the second wettest month of the year. You get roughly 12.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Cusco?
December is not the best time to visit Cusco (4.3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in April to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 18°C (64°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 21 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 81% |
| Daylight | 12.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.4 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C cooler than November, with 58 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cusco in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cusco weather in other months
Jan17°C / 7°C119 mmPoorFeb17°C / 7°C156 mmPoorMar17°C / 7°C92 mmFairApr17°C / 7°C51 mmExcellentMay17°C / 6°C8 mmExcellentJun17°C / 6°C5 mmExcellentJul18°C / 5°C7 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C6 mmExcellentSep19°C / 7°C15 mmExcellentOct19°C / 7°C61 mmExcellentNov19°C / 7°C81 mmGoodDec18°C / 7°C139 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit CuscoJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Arequipa26°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Trujillo27°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Buenos Aires27°C · 84 mm · Excellent
- Lima25°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Callao25°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Montevideo25°C · 86 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Arequipa26°C · 17 mm
- La Paz16°C · 113 mm
- Lima25°C · 4 mm
- Callao25°C · 4 mm
- Sucre23°C · 101 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 22 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.