Cusco

Cusco Weather in October

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

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Cusco Machu Picchu Urubamba Ollantaytambo

Thinking about venturing to Cusco, 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 Cusco in October

Cusco, Peru is a region in Peru. October in Cusco generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Ollantaytambo at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Quillabamba at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Quillabamba and 4°C (39°F) in Ollantaytambo.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cusco with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Santa Teresa with 175 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Cusco sees around 198 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Cusco 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 Cusco

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

Temperature range in Cusco (October)

Precipitation variation in Cusco (October)

Cusco

In October Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Cusco →

Machu Picchu

In October Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Machu Picchu →

Urubamba

In October Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Urubamba →

Ollantaytambo

In October Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ollantaytambo →

Pisac

In October Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
198 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Pisac →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cusco 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Machu Picchu 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Urubamba 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Ollantaytambo 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Pisac 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Huaran 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Cusco weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Cusco, Peru generally has tolerable weather conditions. Cusco sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Cusco peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in October, dropping to about 6°C (43°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cusco, Peru during October, with Cusco averaging close to 98 mm (3.9 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cusco, Peru?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Cusco. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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