Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Cusco in June
This is the coldest month in Cusco: highs average 60°F (16°C) and lows 40°F (4°C), with about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain.
At 90/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (4 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What June feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.2 in (4 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around June
June is one of Cusco's best months on the climate data.
- Shortest days of the year, about 11 h 12 min of daylight.
- Comfort holds steady from May (88 → 90/100).
- June sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for June
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cusco in June
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sacsayhuamán
Inca fortress of massive fitted stones above the city; covered by the tourist ticket.
Plaza de Armas
Main square framed by the Cathedral and La Compañía church, built over the Inca plaza.
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.
Cicciolina
Long-running upstairs restaurant and tapas bar blending Peruvian and Mediterranean cooking.
Nearby in June
- Sacred Valley in June~16 mi · highs 62°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in June~46 mi · highs 68°F, 0.2 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Cusco?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain. June is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How cold is Cusco in June?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in June?
Not much: about 0.2 in (4 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Cusco in June?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in June
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Cusco in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.