Cusco weather in December
Cusco in December averages 14°C (58°F) and 127 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, December is the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
8–20°C · 46–69°F
- Rainfall
- 127 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Cusco like in December?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in December?
A light rain jacket
About 127 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 8°C (46°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Cusco is 0.6°C cooler than November and 49 mm wetter than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
December in Cusco is about the same temperature as January and 32 mm drier than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Cusco in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 12 hours 55 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:15 and setting about 18:11 local time.
No month in Cusco has more daylight than December.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Cusco
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Cusco weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 159 mm |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 133 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3 mm |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 5 mm |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 17 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Cusco in December
December climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 14°C (58°F) in December, ranging from about 8°C (46°F) at night to 20°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 127 mm falls across December, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
They are about the same. December averages 14°C (58°F) and January 14°C (57°F), so temperature alone will not decide between them.
December is 0.6°C cooler than November, and 49 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 55 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the most of any month in Cusco.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 05:15 and sunset about 18:11 local time. Both shift across the month.
