Colca Canyon Weather in October

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

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Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque Coporaque

Thinking about venturing to Colca Canyon, Peru this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Colca Canyon in October

Colca Canyon, Peru is a region in Peru. October in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Cabanaconde.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colca Canyon, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cabanaconde with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Coporaque with 62 mm (2.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).

Popular Destinations in Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (October)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (October)

Cabanaconde

In October Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In October Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In October Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Yanque →

Coporaque

In October Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Coporaque →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Colca Canyon, 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 Colca Canyon in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 16°C (61°F) 1°C (34°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Chivay 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Yanque 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Coporaque 15°C (59°F) 0°C (32°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Colca Canyon weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in October?

October in Colca Canyon, Peru brings tolerable weather. In Cabanaconde, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in October?

Cabanaconde averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Cabanaconde averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Colca Canyon, Peru.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cabanaconde, October might be a good time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru is in May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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