When to go · Cuzco
Cuzco in August
Great month. Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C71°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Cuzco
Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Weather in August
- CuzcoHighs around 21.5 °C, lows around 2.8 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 71 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- High
- Prices · Peru overall
- High
Peru overall: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings