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Cusco in May: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Cusco in May is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 14 °C. With about 2 rainy days it is very dry.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
68/100 · #5
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#4
Sun
#6
Published best categories: none
Cusco · MayPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 4 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 2 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 14 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 6.0 | 83 | 1.5 | 62 |
| May (selected) | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6.1 | 81 | 1.5 | 68 |
| June | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5.9 | 77 | 1.6 | 69 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (68/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -6 | -0.3 °C | +0.4 °C | +4.9 | +33 mm | -0.1 h | +2.8 % | ±0 m/s |
| June | +1 | +0.1 °C | -0.9 °C | -0.7 | +0.5 mm | -0.2 h | -3.1 % | +0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Cusco in May?
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 May?
The curated estimate is about 2 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 8 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. May is not among them.