Start of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in October
Little changes in Sacred Valley from September: highs stay near 65°F (18°C), lows near 44°F (6°C), and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls.
At 85/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 65°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 65°F (18°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 44°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 one of Sacred Valley's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 82/100.
- Comfort slips from 92/100 in September to 85/100.
- Our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°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 Sacred Valley in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
Steep Inca terraces and Temple Hill above a town still laid out on its Inca grid.
Why now October scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Chinchero
Village with Inca terraces, a colonial church and weaving cooperatives.
MIL Centro
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant beside Moray serving Andean ingredients in tasting menus.
El Albergue Restaurante
Farm-to-table restaurant on the Ollantaytambo train platform, with its own farm.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Why now Highs near 65°F and 2.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Cusco in October~16 mi · highs 63°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in October~33 mi · highs 71°F, 2.4 in rain · 3°C (6°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 Sacred Valley's ~3,210 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.
Sacred Valley in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 65°F (18°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 hot is Sacred Valley in October?
Average highs are 65°F (18°C) and average lows 44°F (6°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley 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 Sacred Valley in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°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).
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