Cusco · Peru
November
Wet season building — rain is regular but mornings are often clear; affordable and uncrowded.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Cusco — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
21°C
Low
7°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Cusco
Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in November
- ↑Crowds are minimal and prices are affordable — the combination of unpredictable weather and quiet season creates a genuinely unhurried experience at Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley sites
- ↑Mornings are often clear before the afternoon rain builds; an early start allows most outdoor sites to be visited comfortably
- ↑The landscape is greening up as the wet season takes hold — a vivid, photogenic contrast to the dry-season brown
What you sacrifice
- ↓87mm of rain concentrated in heavy afternoon downpours is enough to disrupt outdoor plans; a flexible itinerary is essential
- ↓Sunshine has dropped to 5.8 hours daily and the mountain views from Machu Picchu are cloud-obscured on a significant proportion of days
- ↓The Inca Trail is open but muddier and less rewarding than the dry season; serious hikers will want to wait for May or September
How November compares to May (best month)
| Factor | November | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Cusco, not across destinations. Methodology →