Cusco in July
The busiest month of the year, with hard blue skies, sub-zero dawns, and Machu Picchu running at its daily ticket cap most days.
Is July a good time to visit Cusco?
July is one of the busiest months in Cusco, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
What’s on in July
- Fiestas Patrias (28–29 July) — Peruvian domestic travel peak
- Peak of the Andean dry season
Best days in July
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in July
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in July
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How July compares
Every month in Cusco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Cusco.
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Frequently asked questions
Is July a good month to visit Cusco?
July is one of the busiest months in Cusco, at about 92/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Cusco in July?
Cusco sits at roughly 92/100 in July on our crowd scale, which is 31 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Cusco in July?
Expect highs around 20°C and lows near -1°C in July, with about 2 wet days across the month.