Peru
Things to do in Cusco
Cooking classes, day trips and walking tours and more, with the best month for each. Cusco is most comfortable for sightseeing in May to September.
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Popular tours in Cusco
Cusco City Tour Four Ruins in Half-DayFrom $38View 
City Tour CuscoFrom $60View 
Full Day City Tour CuscoFrom $30View 
Cusco: Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local DrinksFrom $10View 
City tour in CuscoFrom $16View 
Cusco City TourFrom $18View
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Cusco weather by month
Averages for Cusco, 1991–1920. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 69 (21) | 69 (20) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 70 (21) | 69 (21) | 69 (21) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 71 (22) | 72 (22) | 70 (21) |
| Low °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) | 43 (6) | 38 (4) | 35 (2) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 44 (7) | 46 (8) | 46 (8) |
| Rainy days | 20 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 17 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:22 pm | 6:18 pm | 6:02 pm | 5:42 pm | 5:29 pm | 5:28 pm | 5:36 pm | 5:42 pm | 5:44 pm | 5:45 pm | 5:54 pm | 6:10 pm |
Day trips from Cusco
- Ollantaytambo 27 mi
- An Inca town and fortress in the Sacred Valley, the train station for Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu 46 mi
- The Inca citadel on a mountain ridge, by train and bus.
- Aguas Calientes 45 mi
- The village at the foot of Machu Picchu.
- Andahuaylillas 22 mi
- A small church called the 'Sistine Chapel of the Andes'.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
For walking around and sightseeing, May to September. November is the warmest month at about 72°F (22°C), and February the coolest at about 69°F (20°C).
What is the rainiest month in Cusco?
January, with about 20 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.