Cusco vs El Chaltén in October

Cusco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, rainy, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El ChalténOctober climate, side by side

CuscoEl Chaltén
Comfort score90/100 (S)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high21°C4°C
Avg high / low22° / 7°6° / 1°
Rainfall84 mm237 mm
Rainy days1921
Humidity67%79%
Air quality (AQI)3326

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in October — FAQ

Is October better in Cusco or El Chaltén?
Cusco is the better pick in October — 90 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, rainy, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in October?
In October, Cusco averages 22°C high / 7°C low with about 84 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 6°C high / 1°C low with about 237 mm.