Huaraz or Cusco in July?
On climate data, Huaraz comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
HuarazPhoto: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0
CuscoPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Huaraz | Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 16 °C | 15 °C |
| Average daily low | 0 °C | 2 °C |
| Rainy days | 2 rainy days (est.) | 1 rainy day (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 61 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
Huaraz or Cusco in July: the short answer
In July, Huaraz comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Huaraz 78/100 vs Cusco 71/100). 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 July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Huaraz averages a climate score of 73/100, Cusco 58/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 16 °C in Huaraz and 15 °C in Cusco — warmer in Huaraz. Average daily lows are around 0 °C versus 2 °C.
On rain, Huaraz sees about 2 rainy days in July and Cusco about 1 — drier in Cusco. Huaraz gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Huaraz records roughly 79 rainy days and Cusco about 121 — the drier of the two overall is Huaraz. At their sunniest, Huaraz reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (August) and Cusco about 7 (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, Huaraz is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Cusco peaks in June, July, August and September. 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 July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Huaraz scores higher in July (Huaraz 86 vs Cusco 81).
Active & hiking: Huaraz scores higher in July (Huaraz 91 vs Cusco 83).
Family: Huaraz scores higher in July (Huaraz 60 vs Cusco 54).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Huaraz 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, Huaraz 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.