Peru weather in October
Peru in October averages 18°C (64°F), 1 mm of rain and 1.8 hours of sun a day. It is one of the driest months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Peru, October is the fourth coldest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
16–20°C · 60–68°F
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.8 h
hours per day
What is Peru like in October?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Peru in October?
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
October compared with September and November
October in Peru is 0.7°C warmer than September and about as wet as it, which averages 17°C (63°F).
October in Peru is 1.6°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 19°C (67°F).
Daylight in Peru in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 12 hours 22 minutes in Peru, rising about 05:42 and setting about 18:04 local time.
October ends 19 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
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Peru weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 74°F | 1 mm |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 1 mm |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 0 mm |
| April | 22°C / 71°F | 0 mm |
| May | 19°C / 67°F | 1 mm |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 1 mm |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 1 mm |
| November | 19°C / 67°F | 0 mm |
| December | 21°C / 70°F | 1 mm |
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FAQs about Peru in October
October climate averages for Peru, 1991–2020.
Peru averages 18°C (64°F) in October, ranging from about 16°C (60°F) at night to 20°C (68°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 1 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. October averages 18°C (64°F) against 19°C (67°F) in November — 1.6°C cooler.
October is 0.7°C warmer than September, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is February to May; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
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 22 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 12 hours 50 minutes in December and 11 hours 25 minutes in June.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 05:42 and sunset about 18:04 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 19 minutes longer than it starts.
