Is the weather good in Peru in October 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in Peru during October have been around +64°F.
In Peru the temperature rarely varies more than seven degrees between the different parts with the highest temperature +64°F in Lima to +63°F in Lima. So you should be able to pack for similar conditions wherever you go in the country.
Temperature, wind and humidity in October
- rainiest? Lima, with an average of 0 mm of rain and humidity of 83%;
- warmest? Lima, with daytime temperatures averaging +63°F;
- windiest? Lima, with an average of 3 m/s;
- coolest? Lima, with daytime temperatures averaging +63°F;
How good is the weather in Peru in October?
How warm is it in Peru during October?
This is how hot it usually is in October
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +64°F;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +55°F;
- Highest monthly temperature: +64°F;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +54°F;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: February with an average +70°F during the day;
- Coldest: July with an average +63°F of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: February in Lima;
- Coldest month in coolest city: July in Lima;
Winds in Peru during October
October tends to offer light winds averaging 2 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in October:
- Highest average wind speed: Lima with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Lima with 3 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Lima with 3 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Lima with 3 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in Peru in October
Comparison between cities in October:
- Highest average rainfall: Lima with 1 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Lima with 1 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Lima with 2 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Lima with 2 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Lima with 6%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Lima with 6%;
- Highest average humidity: Lima with 83%;
- Lowest average humidity: Lima with 83%;
Tips for traveling to Peru in October
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for Peru? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the Peru based on the weather that October is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for October
- Cool weather is between warm and cold. This means you can bring long pants and/or a longer skirt and an extra sweater. Be aware that cool days can alternate with cold nights - it may be wise to also pack a hat, gloves and a scarf.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in Peru
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Peru, 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.