Cusco in May
The weather in May
In May, Cusco averages daytime highs of 15° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 9 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 28%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.
May scores 80/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Cusco. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:30 local time, giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Days shorten by 14 minutes over the month.
Why 80/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Peru's best in May
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Cusco in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Cusco?
May scores 80/100 for Cusco, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 15°C with 2 wet days.
How warm is Cusco in May?
Daytime highs average 15°C and night-time lows 6°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in May?
Cusco receives about 9 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.