Cusco weather in May
Cusco in May averages 12°C (54°F) and 7 mm of rain. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, May is the fourth coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (54°F)
4–21°C · 38–69°F
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cusco like in May?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in May?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (38°F).
May compared with April and June
May in Cusco is 1.2°C cooler than April and 29 mm drier than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
May in Cusco is 0.9°C warmer than June and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (52°F).
Daylight in Cusco in May
On 15 May the sun is up for 11 hours 29 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:59 and setting about 17:28 local time.
May ends 14 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 1 hour 26 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Cusco weather by month
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How May compares with the rest of the year
May is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| 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 May
May climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 12°C (54°F) in May, ranging from about 4°C (38°F) at night to 21°C (69°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. May sees only about 7 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. May averages 12°C (54°F) against 11°C (52°F) in June — 0.9°C warmer.
May is 1.2°C cooler than April, and 29 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is August to November; May 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 May is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 29 minutes of daylight in mid-May, against 12 hours 55 minutes in December and 11 hours 20 minutes in June.
On 15 May, sunrise is about 05:59 and sunset about 17:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 14 minutes shorter than it starts.
