Are you considering a trip to Cusco in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 0 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 29 rainy days and 87 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Cusco in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +68°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +39°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +68°F.
Is Cusco warm or cold in October?
Cusco is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +63°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
October is one of the warmest months in Cusco, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cusco in October
Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+63°F
+64°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+32°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+73°F
Rainfall
42 mm
87 mm
125 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
67%
71%
74%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
2
0
0
Cloudy days
3
1
1
Rainy days
25
29
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +63°F to +64°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 87 mm.Humidity rises from 67% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 0 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Cusco in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 73 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Cusco?
This is the weather in Cusco in October 2023:
1 October
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+67°F
2 October
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+71°F
3 October
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+70°F
4 October
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+70°F
5 October
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+71°F
6 October
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+71°F
7 October
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+70°F
8 October
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+66°F
9 October
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+60°F
10 October
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+67°F
11 October
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+73°F
12 October
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+70°F
13 October
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+66°F
14 October
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+67°F
15 October
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+66°F
16 October
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+67°F
17 October
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+66°F
18 October
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+65°F
19 October
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+68°F
20 October
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+66°F
21 October
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+64°F
22 October
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+70°F
23 October
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+71°F
24 October
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+70°F
25 October
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+71°F
26 October
🌧️
+70°F
27 October
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+63°F
28 October
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+63°F
29 October
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+69°F
30 October
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+70°F
31 October
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+69°F
In October 2023 Cusco had 1 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cusco in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in October:
Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
October is a really good time to go to Cusco. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cusco.
Can you sunbathe in Cusco in October?
October has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cusco rainy in October?
Cusco is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cusco in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.