ClimateForecastOctoberNovember >>

Machupicchu weather in October (Peru)

How does the weather in Machupicchu usually fare in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Machupicchu includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Machupicchu in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 167 mm for the month. Expect around 9 days of rain based on historical data.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Machupicchu climate page with graphs.

 

Machupicchu, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 167 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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 Machupicchu, 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.

Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.