Cusco weather in December

December in Cusco: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Cusco · #183 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 78/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cusco climate normals — December

Daytime high16°C / 61°F😎 nice
Nighttime low9°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall210 mm / 8.3 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days27 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point7°C / 45°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind7 km/h / 4 mph
Snowfall1.1 cm / 0.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

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

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Cusco in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Cusco?
December in Cusco: nice, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Cusco on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
What is the weather like in Cusco in December?
In December, Cusco averages a daily high of 16.2°C and a low of 8.6°C, with about 210.2 mm of rain over roughly 26.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cusco in December?
Cusco has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.
Does it snow in Cusco in December?
Cusco sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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