Cusco weather in October (Cusco, Peru)

How is the weather in Cusco in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Cusco typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Cusco in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in October

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

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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 Cusco in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.