November · Peru
Best time to visit Cusco in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cusco in November
Average temperature 12°C, 169 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 72% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
6.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 169 mm
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Cusco scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 169 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inca stone streets and Sacred Valley day trips shine in the drier November-March window.
November in Cusco — middling scores, decent value
November averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 169 mm — wet for this destination — but about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cusco in November?
- In November, Cusco averages 12°C, 169 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Cusco?
- November earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cusco in November?
- Expect about 169 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 72% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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