Ancash Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in October.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a trip to Ancash, Peru this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ancash in October

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Huarmey at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Huarmey and 0°C (32°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

For a closer look at conditions across Ancash, Peru, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Huarmey with an average of 8.1 mm (0.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Carhuaz with 228 mm (9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (October)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (October)

Huaraz

In October Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In October Chimbote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In October Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In October Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
228 mm (9 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In October Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

In our records: Peru October extremes

Notable October records observed across cities in Peru in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest October day in Peru reached 41°C (106°F) in Sauce on October 12, 2012.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Chimbote 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 21°C (70°F) 16°C (61°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Huarmey 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 0°C (32°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)

Ancash weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in October?

Ancash, Peru typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in October?

Average temperatures in Ancash, Peru during October range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Huaraz.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Huaraz averages just 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Ancash, Peru.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Huaraz, October may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash, Peru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Huaraz. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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