Cusco weather in August

August in Cusco: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Cusco · #25 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cusco climate normals — August

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low7°C / 44°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall13 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity59%🍃 comfortable
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight11.7 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cusco in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Cusco?
August in Cusco: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Cusco on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
What is the weather like in Cusco in August?
In August, Cusco averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 6.6°C, with about 12.9 mm of rain over roughly 5.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cusco in August?
Cusco has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in August.

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