Weather in October in Cusco
Are you planning a trip a to Cusco in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cusco in October?
Cusco is a region in Peru. October in Cusco generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Ollantaytambo to 18°C in Choquequirao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Choquequirao and 4°C in Ollantaytambo.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cusco with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Teresa with 175 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Cusco enjoys approximately 198 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Cusco for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cusco climate page.
Where to go in Cusco in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Cusco
In October Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Machu Picchu
In October Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Urubamba
In October Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Ollantaytambo
In October Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Pisac
In October Pisac generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cusco, in Peru.
Is October the best time to visit Cusco?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Cusco, October might be a good time to visit Cusco. 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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