Cuzco Department weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Cuzco Department: highs of 14°C (56°F) and about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 4°C (38°F) and cloud cover 83% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and about as wet; February brings highs of 14°C (56°F) and 127 mm (5.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cusco, the largest city in Cuzco Department. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Cuzco Department?
least pleasant month Weather score 43/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Cuzco Department. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Cuzco Department in January?
Some rain is normal: about 129 mm (5.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Cuzco Department in January?
Days average 14°C (56°F) and nights 4°C (38°F).
Cuzco Department weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 129 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| February | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 127 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| March | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 96 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 44 mm | 66% | fair |
| May | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 9 mm | 47% | best |
| June | 13°C (56°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 4 mm | 39% | best |
| July | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 11 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 14°C (58°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 8 mm | 41% | best |
| September | 15°C (58°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 18 mm | 53% | best |
| October | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 63 mm | 68% | fair |
| November | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 72 mm | 74% | fair |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 137 mm | 81% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Cuzco Department in January
Weather can differ a lot within Cuzco Department: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusco | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 129 mm | least pleasant |
| Machu Picchu | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 133 mm | least pleasant |
| Santiago | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 129 mm | least pleasant |
| Wanchaq | 14°C (56°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 129 mm | least pleasant |
| Sicuani | 14°C (56°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 104 mm | least pleasant |
| Quillabamba | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 133 mm | least pleasant |
| Santa Ana | 17°C (63°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 133 mm | least pleasant |
| Yauri | 14°C (57°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 79 mm | least pleasant |