What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in December?

In December, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 196 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 255 mm.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in December

Cusco is the better pick in December — 82 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El Chaltén — December climate, side by side

	Cusco	El Chaltén
Comfort score	82/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	21°C	9°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	196 mm	255 mm
Rainy days	27	23
Humidity	77%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	28	17

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cusco or El Chaltén?: Cusco is the better pick in December — 82 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in December?: In December, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 196 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 255 mm.