Weather in Cusco in July
July in Cusco is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Peru, this is how Cusco actually wears July, not how a country centroid would. July is winter in the southern year. A northern summer packing list is the wrong brief for Cusco. July is the cold side of the year in Cusco. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 11°C
1–20°C
- Rainfall
- 5 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Cusco: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Cusco in July. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for July.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Cusco
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FAQs about Cusco
Climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Cusco is between August and November, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
November is the hottest month, with an average around 15°C.
January is the wettest month, with about 159 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
