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Normal weather for Cusco in December

It's cool to moderate in December in Cusco with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 5°C.

In December, there is an average of 170 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Cusco. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Cusco in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
17°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
18°C 12°C
Sun Low Temp
15°C 4°C
Rain Total Precipitation
170 mm 133 mm
Rain Rainy Days
20 days 17 days
Snow Total Snowfall
2,1 cm 9,7 cm
Snow Snowy Days
1 day 3 days

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Start of December

The month of December starts in Cusco with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 5°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cusco is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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Daily Temperature in December in Cusco

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Cusco, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Cusco

Daily Precipitation in December in Cusco

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Cusco, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 20 days of precipitation in Cusco.

Daily Precipitation in December in Cusco

Daily Snowfall in December in Cusco

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Cusco, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.

Daily Snowfall in December in Cusco

Daily UV Index in December in Cusco

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cusco, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Cusco

Temperature in December in Cusco Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Cusco, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in December in Cusco Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Cusco Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Cusco, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Cusco Over the Years

Snowfall in December in Cusco per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Cusco, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in December in Cusco over the past years

Daily Climate in December for Cusco

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cusco. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Cusco by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cusco. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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