Cusco in December
Deep in the rainy season, December is saved by one of the finest markets in the Andes filling the main square on Christmas Eve.
Is December a good time to visit Cusco?
December is a middling month in Cusco — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Cusco, from our booking partner.
What’s on in December
- Santurantikuy — the Christmas Eve craft market on the Plaza de Armas
- Christmas and New Year bring a short domestic bump
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Cusco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Cusco.
Attraction guides in Cusco
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in December.
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Cusco?
December is a middling month in Cusco — crowds around 54/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Cusco in December?
Cusco sits at roughly 54/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 7 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Cusco in December?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near 7°C in December, with about 15 wet days across the month.