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

In May, Cusco averages 20°C high / 4°C low with about 30 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 218 mm.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in May

Cusco is the better pick in May — 94 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El Chaltén — May climate, side by side

	Cusco	El Chaltén
Comfort score	94/100 (S)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	19°C	2°C
Avg high / low	20° / 4°	5° / 0°
Rainfall	30 mm	218 mm
Rainy days	9	19
Humidity	70%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	27	23

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

Cusco vs El Chaltén in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cusco or El Chaltén?: Cusco is the better pick in May — 94 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in May?: In May, Cusco averages 20°C high / 4°C low with about 30 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 218 mm.