Peru (Lima) · October
Low seasonPeru · South America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 24° |
MINMIN | 21° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 7h |
🌊Water Temp | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d22mm | 5d32mm | 5d31mm | 1d8mm | 0d4mm | 0d5mm | 0d5mm | 0d4mm | 0d4mm | 0d5mm | 0d5mm | 1d9mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
October in Peru (Lima) at 20°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, March, April, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 16°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 5 mm total. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in October — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Garúa-Saison: Lima liegt unter einem konstanten grauen Nebelschleier — nicht Regen, aber trüb und überraschend kühl für eine Tropenstadt. Dafür: Das kulturelle Leben blüht innen. Lima ist Gastronomiehauptstadt Lateinamerikas — die beste Ceviche der Welt in dieser grauen Jahreszeit.
Packing list for Peru (Lima) in October
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit Peru (Lima)?
- October is not an optimal month for Peru (Lima) (Score: 90/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, and December.
- How warm is it in Peru (Lima) in October?
- In October, Peru (Lima) sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 16°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in Peru (Lima) in October?
- In October, Peru (Lima) receives an average of 5 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Peru (Lima) get in October?
- Peru (Lima) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Peru (Lima) in October?
- Water temperature in Peru (Lima) in October averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
