Cusco or Lima in June?
On climate data, Lima comes out ahead overall in June. See the per-criterion details below.
CuscoPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0
LimaPhoto: magicmonkey · CC BY 2.0Key figures in June
| Criterion | Cusco | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 14 °C | 22 °C |
| Average daily low | 3 °C | 14 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 18 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) | 0 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 7 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 77 % | 66 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Lima is about 8 °C warmer by day.
Cusco or Lima in June: the short answer
In June, Lima comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Cusco 69/100 vs Lima 83/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on June as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Cusco averages a climate score of 58/100, Lima 84/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in June, side by side
The average daily high is about 14 °C in Cusco and 22 °C in Lima — warmer in Lima. Average daily lows are around 3 °C versus 14 °C.
On rain, Cusco sees about 2 rainy days in June and Lima about 0 — drier in Lima. Lima gets more sunshine (6 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Cusco records roughly 121 rainy days and Lima about 5 — the drier of the two overall is Lima. At their sunniest, Cusco reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (November) and Lima about 8 (November). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Cusco is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Lima peaks in January, February, March and April. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the June scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Lima scores higher in June (Cusco 80 vs Lima 100).
Active & hiking: Lima scores higher in June (Cusco 80 vs Lima 96).
Family: Lima scores higher in June (Cusco 52 vs Lima 76).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In June, Lima leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Lima carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.