Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Cusco in July
Little changes in Cusco from June: highs stay near 61°F (16°C), lows near 38°F (4°C), and about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain falls.
At 91/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (11 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are mild at around 61°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 38°F (4°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain.
Plan around July
July is one of Cusco's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from June (90 → 91/100).
- July sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 38°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cusco in July
July is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Qorikancha
Inca Sun Temple with precise stonework inside the Santo Domingo convent.
San Blas
Steep artisan quarter of whitewashed lanes, workshops and a small colonial church.
Mercado Central de San Pedro
Cusco's main market for fruit juices, soups, breads and local produce.
Chicha por Gastón Acurio
Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant for regional Andean dishes in a colonial building.
Museo del Pisco
Pisco bar with tasting flights and well-made pisco sours.
Nearby in July
- Sacred Valley in July~16 mi · highs 62°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in July~46 mi · highs 69°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Cusco's ~3,336 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cusco in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Cusco?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain. July is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How cold is Cusco in July?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 38°F (4°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in July?
Not much: about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Cusco in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 38°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in July
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Cusco in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.