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Cusco

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cusco month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cusco are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 18–19°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 19°C), July the coldest (average low 5°C), and January the wettest (about 215 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January16.78.02159.4
February16.58.42078.8
March16.47.91659.4
April16.77.17510.1
May17.06.13010.4
June17.24.9710.4
July17.84.51010.8
August18.25.32111.0
September18.56.43610.9
October18.47.49310.5
November18.38.114210.1
December17.48.31869.3

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01 · Overview

Cusco, in brief

Cusco is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Cusco took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cusco

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cusco

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cusco

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cusco

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cusco

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cusco

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cusco

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Cusco located and what are its coordinates?

Cusco is situated in Peru at geographic coordinates -13.5319, -71.9670 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cusco?

Cusco has a recorded population of approximately 428,450 and observes the America/Lima time zone (PEN).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cusco?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cusco include es-PE, qu, ay, and the circulating currency is PEN.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Cusco?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Cusco, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.