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.
Machupicchu Weather in October
October in Machupicchu brings moderate temperatures, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights dropping to 7°C (45°F). Rainfall is on the higher side this month, averaging around 167 mm (6.6 in), so keep a rain jacket handy.
Rainfall in Machupicchu in October
Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain, totalling around 167 mm (6.6 in) for the month. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.
Temperature in Machupicchu in October
Machupicchu in October gets highs of 16°C (61°F) during the day and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights drop to 7°C (45°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
Machupicchu Temperature in October
Min Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
30%
Precipitation
167 mm (6.6 in)
Rainy days
9 days
Machupicchu Weather by Month
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Best Places in Peru in 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).
What to Wear in Machupicchu in October
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. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
What To Do in Machupicchu in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
Machupicchu 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Machupicchu
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Popular in October
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Iquitos
32°C (90°F) Trujillo
22°C (72°F) Lima20°C (68°F) Arequipa
20°C (68°F) Puno17°C (63°F) Cusco
17°C (63°F) Machu Picchu16°C (61°F) Urubamba
14°C (57°F) Bucket list
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