October · Peru
Best time to visit Cusco in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cusco in October
Average temperature 13°C, 91 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.9/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Cusco scores 7.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inca stone streets and Sacred Valley day trips shine in the drier November-March window.
October in Cusco — reliably good (6th best month)
October averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cusco in October?
- In October, Cusco averages 13°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.9/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
- October earns a 7.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cusco in October?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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