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Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department
Cuzco Department, Peru

Cusimachay

Cusimachay is a locality in Cuzco Department, Peru, 3,940 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now18°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:49
14.11° S, 71.49° WElevation 3,940 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
Postal code08290
The year in Cusimachayweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low14° / 2°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Cusimachay at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month14°C

Average high in October

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in June

Wettest monthFebruary

172 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

6 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 24 km

Weather in Cusimachay

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Rain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 37%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct19°6°3.9 mm
Mon26 Oct14°6°8 mm
Tue27 Oct14°6°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct17°4°1.9 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°1.6 mm
Fri30 Oct17°5°0.7 mm
Sat31 Oct18°6°2.9 mm
Sun1 Nov16°7°2.5 mm
Mon2 Nov17°7°3.6 mm
Tue3 Nov12°8°4.4 mm

When to go to Cusimachay

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score212324396058636962463125
High13°13°13°13°12°12°12°13°13°14°14°13°
Low4°4°4°3°0°-1°-1°-1°1°2°3°4°
Rain (mm)2031721615396611216292143
Wet days2222211044215101421

What's on in Cusimachay

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Cusimachay

All monuments

Nature around Cusimachay

Nature in Peru

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Peru seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Cusimachay

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Cusimachay

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.0Ollantaytambo 19 km ↗1991 · 135 km
6.3Layo 40 km →1982 · 87 km
5.9Ayaviri 37 km ↖2010 · 95 km
5.9Checca 13 km ↘1999 · 51 km

Towns and villages around Cusimachay

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Postal code

08290

Places near Cusimachay

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cusimachay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cusimachay.
What is the hottest month in Cusimachay?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the coldest month in Cusimachay?
June is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cusimachay?
February is the wettest month with about 172 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
What is the postal code of Cusimachay?
The postal code of Cusimachay is 08290.