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Weather in Cusco :the territories of Cusco feel the influence of the macro-climate created by great masses of air coming in from the southern forest or off the highlands and sometimes even from the distant region of Patagonia. The winds from the southern forest bring masses of humid air. Whilst the winds which come from the Peruvian or Bolivian Highlands are colder and dryer, as are those that come from Patagonia. On the other hand, the local winds which enter the valleys and plains of Cusco serve to distribute warmth and humidity during the day. There are two climatic periods: the rainy season, from November until March and the dry period, from April until October.

The weather on April to October is very comfortable, warm and dry. The temperature in this season goes from 5.0° to 20° Celsius.

This rainy season starts on November and it lasts until May; at the beginnings of this season, the rain is light and as the season continues the rain becomes more intense during the months of January through March.

There isn't too much uniformity between summer and winter. Normally in winter is cold at night and during the first hours in the morning the temperature raises until the noon. At sunny days the temperature reaches 20°C.

We recommend to tourists, to take warm clothing and also rain wear to the rainy season.

usco, it's under the influence of macro-climate of huge air masses that come from the southeast jungle, as well as the Peruvian-Bolivian table winds are colder and drier, just like the winds that come from Patagonia, going into the southeast area and in general, makes climate events to huge scale. In the other hand, the local winds that are made in its valleys and in its plains, have the function of distributing heat and humidity along the day.

The average temperature fluctuates between 10.3°C and 13°C (between 50.54° and 52.34° Fahrenheit); but these temperatures fluctuate according the zone.

Weather Diversity in Cusco:

Humid Climates :

The areas of the low forest, for example north of Urubamba and the eastern part of the region of Cusco, the Pillcopata and Araza valleys generally experience a warm dry climate..

Pillcopata and Araza Valleys have an average temperature of approximately 30° at the highest, an average of 23° and 25° and an average of 20° at the lowest temperature.

Dry Climates:

The warm, dry climates, on the other hand, are in the low yunga in the basin of the river Apurimac, in the centre and southeast of the region.

In Apurimac River basin, the temperature has an average between 17° and 18°. It has a maximum temperature of 32° and a minimum temperature of 4.4°.

Warm Climates: (humid and dry climates)

The difference in humidity in the central valleys of the Cusco region can be marked by the towns location on the slope of the mountain. But generally the proximity of the east implies more humidity, while the vicinity of the west implies more dryness. These areas are mainly of temperate climates are of vital importance for the establishment of the population.

The inter-Andean valleys (central area of the territory) has a varied climate because it has humid and dry weather that has a average temperature rank between 11° and 16° in seasons in which the maximum temperature increases to 29° and it may decrease to 7° and -4°.

Cold Climates: (Humid and dry climates)

The weather is also humid and dry in the highlands (12467 feet above the level sea). Here the temperatures reach an average according to the altitude. The highest temperatures reach 10° and the lowest below 0°. So we advise you to keep you warm and never underestimate the Cusquenian weather.

Types Of Weather cusco

Humid:

Rainfall: More than 1,000 mm. a year.

Temperatures:

Maximum: around 30°
Median: between 23° and 25°
Minimum: around 20°

Dry Climate:

Rainfall: Less than 500 mm. a year.

Temperatures:

Maximum: to 32°
Median: between 17° and 18°
Minimum: to 4.4°

Cold (humid and dry)
The height of the mountains in the region of Cusco means that there are areas that can get very cold especially in areas higher than 3,800 msnm.

Temperatures: