Cusco weather in January
January in Cusco: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Cusco · #162 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cusco climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 201 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.5 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cusco in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Cusco?
- January in Cusco: nice, soaked, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Cusco on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Cusco in January?
- In January, Cusco averages a daily high of 15.7°C and a low of 8.1°C, with about 200.6 mm of rain over roughly 27.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cusco in January?
- Cusco has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in January.
- Does it snow in Cusco in January?
- Cusco sees roughly 1.5 cm of snowfall in January.