Month guide · Cusco · Peru
Cusco in June
What June is really like in Cusco: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cusco. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Peak season with sunny days, freezing nights and festivals all month, culminating in Inti Raymi.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in June
June is the 11th-warmest month in Cusco: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (20°C (68°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Peak rains (February–March). The wettest months, with muddy trails, possible landslides and the Inca Trail usually closed in February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 5 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Inti Raymi — Inca festival of the sun at Sacsayhuamán (24 June)
- Corpus Christi (May or June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · San Blas
San Blas quarter
Cusco's artisan quarter has cobbled lanes, workshops making religious images, and the small San Blas church, which holds one of the finest carved wooden pulpits in the Americas.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Couples
- Shopping
Religious site · Historic Centre
Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
Climb to the choir loft or bell tower for a view straight over the Plaza de Armas.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Art
Museum · Historic Centre
Museo de Arte Precolombino (MAP)
In a colonial mansion on the Plazoleta de las Nazarenas, this museum displays a selection of pre-Columbian ceramics, gold, silver and woodwork from the Larco Museum's collections, shown as art in well-lit rooms.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Market · San Pedro
San Pedro Market
Grab a fruit juice blended to order at the juice stalls, and keep your bag in front of you.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 0°C and 1 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Cusco?
One of the best months to visit Cusco, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cusco?
It is one of the best months to visit Cusco. Peak season with sunny days, freezing nights and festivals all month, culminating in Inti Raymi.
+How warm is Cusco in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cusco in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.