Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Cusco in October
Little changes in Cusco from September: highs stay near 63°F (17°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls.
It scores 83/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 42°F (6°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.5 in (63 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in September to 83/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 42°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cusco in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Sacsayhuamán
Inca fortress of massive fitted stones above the city; covered by the tourist ticket.
San Blas
Steep artisan quarter of whitewashed lanes, workshops and a small colonial church.
Mercado Central de San Pedro
Cusco's main market for fruit juices, soups, breads and local produce.
Chicha por Gastón Acurio
Gastón Acurio's Cusco restaurant for regional Andean dishes in a colonial building.
Museo del Pisco
Pisco bar with tasting flights and well-made pisco sours.
Nearby in October
- Sacred Valley in October~16 mi · highs 65°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in October~46 mi · highs 71°F, 2.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Cusco's ~3,336 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cusco in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 83/100 against a best of 93 in May – September. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Cusco in October?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cusco in October?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Cusco in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Cusco in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.