Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
With daytime temperatures of 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows of 23°C (73°F), October in Santa Teresa brings very high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that October is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
October in Santa Teresa has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Santa Teresa typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 32°C (90°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Santa Teresa spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 45 years of weather observations in Santa Teresa between 1980 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in October →
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).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
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Hike the inca Trail
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The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
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