Cusco weather in October (Cusco, Peru)

What's the typical weather in Cusco for October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of October in Cusco typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 17°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Cusco in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.

 

Cusco, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 56%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in October

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Cusco, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cusco.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.