Lima in October
Procession month
- Temperature
- 16–21°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmer days and the Lord of Miracles procession.
–Crowds around the purple procession.
October brings the Señor de los Milagros processions, a major cultural event.
Lima vs Cusco in October
Cusco edges it in October. Lima averages 16–21°C with moderate crowds; Cusco 7–22°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lima and Cusco
The verdict for October
- WeatherCusco has the better weather5.5/10 vs 7/10
- CrowdsVery similarModerate vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$$ vs $$$
- OverallCusco comes out ahead6.1/10 vs 6.7/10
Cusco in October
Warm, with rain returning
- Temperature
- 7–22°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Warmer days and lower prices.
–Afternoon showers begin.
October is a warm shoulder month with fewer tourists.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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