Cusco in October
Warm, with rain returning
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the best months to visit Cusco.
October is a warm shoulder month with fewer tourists.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–22°C
- Warm, with occasional rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warmer days and lower prices.
–Afternoon showers begin.
My tip for October
Plan outdoor activities in the morning.
- Sacred Valley
- Sightseeing
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Cusco, 6th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
See all twelve months for CuscoNot set on October?
Even stronger months in Cusco
Also good in October
Weather
Weather in Cusco in October
In October Cusco averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 54 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C); the wettest month is January.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: NOAA. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Cusco in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
- October is one of the best months to visit Cusco. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Cusco overall (6 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Warmer days and lower prices. The main downside: Afternoon showers begin.
- What is the weather like in Cusco in October?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 54 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Warm, with occasional rain. For comparison, the warmest month is August (around 22°C) and the coolest is February (around 20°C).
- Is Cusco crowded in October?
- Crowds are moderate. Steady visitor numbers; the main sights are busiest around midday. The quietest month is February.
- How expensive is Cusco in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is February.
- When is the best time to visit Cusco?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (October ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is February and the best value is February.