When to go · Cuzco
Cuzco in May
Great month. Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 4°C38°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Cuzco
Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Weather in May
- CuzcoHighs around 21.2 °C, lows around 3.6 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 38 °F, rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Dry season begins; good trekking; Machu Picchu tickets still available a few weeks out.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings