Cusco in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cusco in may 2025
The weather in Cusco in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 11.7cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
41%
7%
4%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
16%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
20%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
40°F
33%
28%
22%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cusco in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cusco in may.
The climate of Cusco in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Cusco is relatively dry (with 2.2in of rainfall over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.2in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is fairly cold in this location the month of may, but it is livable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Cusco is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cusco in may with a maximum record of 67°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2009.
On average, in Cusco, the days of may last 11:29. The sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 17:29.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go there.
May: another location in Peru?
If you want to go to Peru in may, there are destinations with better weather than Cusco:
In may, Lima, Barranca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Máncora and Paracas have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Arequipa, Pucallpa, Puerto Maldonado, Contamana, Parque Nacional del Manu and Reserva Nacional Pacaya-Samiria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cusco in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 11.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.13km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:29 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cusco in may 2024:
41°F to 61°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 65°F
45°F to 61°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 65°F
43°F to 63°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
41°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
41°F to 63°F
40°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 61°F
38°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Peru in may
Cities near Cusco:
| Laguna Piuray in may | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in may | tolerable weather |
| Maras in may | tolerable weather |
| Ollantaytambo in may | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Humantay in may | tolerable weather |
| Machu Picchu in may | tolerable weather |
| Vinicunca in may | very bad weather |
| Choquequirao in may | very bad weather |
| Abancay in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in may | good weather |
| Canyon de Colca in may | perfect weather |
| Ayacucho in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cusco
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Weather data for Cusco in may:
Weather data for Cusco for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cusco. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cusco can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cusco.