Cusco weather in October
Cusco in October averages 14°C (58°F) and 50 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Cusco, October is the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 14°C (58°F)
7–21°C · 44–71°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What is Cusco like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cusco in October?
A light rain jacket
About 50 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Cusco is 1°C warmer than September and 33 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (56°F).
October in Cusco is 0.6°C cooler than November and 28 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Cusco in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 12 hours 24 minutes in Cusco, rising about 05:21 and setting about 17:45 local time.
October ends 21 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 31 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cusco
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Cusco
What to read before you book.
Cusco weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
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| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 159 mm |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 133 mm |
| March | 14°C / 57°F | 106 mm |
| April | 13°C / 56°F | 36 mm |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm |
| June | 11°C / 52°F | 3 mm |
| July | 11°C / 51°F | 5 mm |
| August | 12°C / 53°F | 6 mm |
| September | 13°C / 56°F | 17 mm |
| October | 14°C / 58°F | 50 mm |
| November | 15°C / 59°F | 78 mm |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 127 mm |
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FAQs about Cusco in October
October climate averages for Cusco, 1991–2020.
Cusco averages 14°C (58°F) in October, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 21°C (71°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 50 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. October averages 14°C (58°F) against 15°C (59°F) in November — 0.6°C cooler.
October is 1°C warmer than September, and 33 mm wetter.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, August to November, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 12 hours 55 minutes in December and 11 hours 20 minutes in June.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 05:21 and sunset about 17:45 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 21 minutes longer than it starts.
