Weather in October in Colca Canyon
Thinking about venturing to Colca Canyon this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in October?
Colca Canyon 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 and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Cabanaconde. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colca Canyon in October, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colca Canyon, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cabanaconde with an average of 53 mm to moderate rainfall in Coporaque with 62 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Colca Canyon climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
Cabanaconde
In October Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chivay
In October Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Yanque
In October Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coporaque
In October Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is October the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cabanaconde, October might be a good time to visit Colca Canyon. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon 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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