Weather in October in Cusco
Thinking about venturing to Cusco 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 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.For a closer look at conditions across Cusco, refer to the map below.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 198 hours of sunshine in Cusco. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Cusco's conditions throughout the year, check out our Cusco climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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