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Cusco in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Cusco in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C. With about 21 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
37/100 · #11
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#12
Sun
#6
Published best categories: none
Cusco · JanuaryPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 21 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 15 | 4 | 20 | 126 | 6.2 | 80 | 1.8 | 42 |
| January (selected) | 14 | 4 | 21 | 127 | 6.1 | 82 | 1.8 | 37 |
| February | 14 | 4 | 20 | 141 | 5.9 | 84 | 1.7 | 37 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (37/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +5 | +0.6 °C | +0.1 °C | -1.7 | -1.5 mm | +0.1 h | -2.7 % | +0.1 m/s |
| February | ±0 | -0.1 °C | ±0 °C | -1.1 | +13.4 mm | -0.2 h | +1.7 % | ±0 m/s |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cusco in January?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 4 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in January?
The curated estimate is about 21 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 127 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Cusco. January is not among them.