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.
October in Chivay brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and nights dropping to 0°C (32°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 62 mm (2.4 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chivay typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 15°C (59°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 8°C (46°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chivay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Chivay between 1999 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
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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).
The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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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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