Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
Lima in October sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows of 16°C (61°F). With just 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall on average, rain is rarely an issue.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Lima typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 20°C (68°F). Nights are pleasant, with lows around 16°C (61°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Lima spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 49 years of weather records for Lima, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in October mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. With minimal rainfall expected, you can leave the rain gear at home. The water temperature sits at about 17°C (63°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
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