Cusco Weather in October
Peru · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (66°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall61 mm (2.4 in)
RatingExcellent 8.8/10
Cusco in October sees daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), dropping to about 7°C (44°F) at night. The month is moderately rainy, with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Cusco. The weather rates excellent (8.8/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (66°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.4 km/h |
| vs September | About as warm as September, with 46 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cusco in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cusco weather in other months
Jan17°C / 7°C119 mmPoorFeb17°C / 7°C156 mmPoorMar17°C / 7°C92 mmFairApr17°C / 7°C51 mmExcellentMay17°C / 6°C8 mmExcellentJun17°C / 6°C5 mmExcellentJul18°C / 5°C7 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C6 mmExcellentSep19°C / 7°C15 mmExcellentOct19°C / 7°C61 mmExcellentNov19°C / 7°C81 mmGoodDec18°C / 7°C139 mmPoor
← SeptemberBest time to visit CuscoNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Santiago25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Mendoza26°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa27°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba28°C · 63 mm · Excellent
- Sucre24°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Arequipa27°C · 8 mm
- La Paz17°C · 46 mm
- Lima25°C · 1 mm
- Callao25°C · 1 mm
- Sucre24°C · 39 mm
- Trujillo27°C · 18 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.