Cusco in November
Rains return
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Cusco — with trade-offs.
November is quieter as the rainy season returns.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–22°C
- Mild with afternoon showers.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Low prices and fewer visitors.
–Regular rain and cloud.
My tip for November
Allow flexibility for weather.
- Cultural sights
- Food
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Cusco, 8th for weather, 2nd for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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Weather
Weather in Cusco in November
In November Cusco averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 77 mm of rain or snow over 10 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Wet days
- 10
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cusco in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Cusco?
- November is a reasonable month in Cusco — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Cusco overall (8 for weather, 2 for space, 2 for value). The main upside: Low prices and fewer visitors. The main downside: Regular rain and cloud.
- What is the weather like in Cusco in November?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 77 mm of rain or snow over roughly 10 wet days. Mild with afternoon showers. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C).
- Is Cusco crowded in November?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Cusco in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Cusco?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (November ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.