Cusco weather in October

October in Cusco: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Cusco · #51 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cusco climate normals — October

Daytime high18°C / 64°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days17 days
Humidity64%💧 humid
Dew point5°C / 42°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall1.8 cm / 0.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cusco in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Cusco?
October in Cusco: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cusco on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Cusco in October?
In October, Cusco averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 63.1 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cusco in October?
Cusco has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in October.
Does it snow in Cusco in October?
Cusco sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in October.

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