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We will be travelling to Cusco in the first week of May. Do we need to take rain coats with us?

Due to extreme climatic changes the World is experiencing at the moment, trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local, on the day variations.
Most places now are seeing weather conditions well outside the norm.
The information below should be used as a guide only.

Here is the average weather for Cuzco for this time of year.
Enjoy your holiday.

May.
High 67f / 20c
Low 37f / 3c
Rain 0.34in / 8.6mm
Rain days 3
Hours of sun 8
Daylight hours 12
UV level 11 = Extreme
Humidity = Frost may occur in May

Hi,

I´m in Cusco right now and the weather has been very good so far. May is not the rain season in Peru, so I dont think you will need your raincoat. This place is brillant you will enjoy it a lot! Have a great time in Cuzco.

Hopefully, it won't be raining when you see the ruins of Machu Picchu!

I visited late April-first week of May and the weather was purrrrfect! The recommended time by most experts is mid-April to May, or September to October, to avoid the rainy season and the tourist crowds.

June to August are the most popular times to visit, however they are also cold times. June is popular due to that famous and dramatic Inca cultural parade and show in Cusco.

Despite all these info, the weather can still be very unpredictable....

But, whatever the season, I have one word for you --- goodboots.

My advice is to never go into a high elevation area without a raincoat. The combination of getting wet and being at a high elevation with no shelter can prove deadly. Just pack you raincoat and leave it at the hotel if the weather looks good for the day.