Lima in September
Lighter grey
- Temperature
- 15–20°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Slowly clearing skies and low prices.
–Still cloudy.
September begins to brighten, with food festivals in town.
Lima vs Cusco in September
Cusco edges it in September. Lima averages 15–20°C with low crowds; Cusco 5–22°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lima and Cusco
The verdict for September
- WeatherCusco has the better weather4.5/10 vs 8.5/10
- CrowdsLima is quieterLow vs Moderate-High
- PricesLima is cheaper$$ vs $$$$
- OverallCusco comes out ahead5.9/10 vs 7/10
Cusco in September
Dry, warming and calmer
- Temperature
- 5–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
+Good weather as crowds soften.
–Some rain returns late in the month.
September is one of the best months: dry weather with slightly lower crowds.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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