When to go · Cuzco
Cuzco in November
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Rains start; Puno's founding festival (early Nov).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Rains start; Puno's founding festival (early Nov).
Is another month better than November?
November is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- CuzcoHighs around 22.3 °C (72 °F), lows around 7.6 °C (46 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 72 °F (22.3 °C), lows around 46 °F (7.6 °C), rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Low
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Rains start; Puno's founding festival (early Nov).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cuzco, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 22.3 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22.3 °C)
May: 21.2 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21.2 °C)
Night low
Nov: 7.6 °C (46 °F)46 °F (7.6 °C)
May: 3.6 °C (38 °F)38 °F (3.6 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 12
May: 3 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, sunny days)). Across Peru: Rains start; Puno's founding festival (early Nov).
May: Inside Cuzco's best window: May–Sep (dry, sunny days).
Cuzco: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast