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Colca Canyon in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Colca Canyon in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Colca Canyon, Peru.

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Colca Canyon in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Colca Canyon in October in summary
Ideal weather
Min 16°C Max 22°C 3 mm 0 day(s) 56% 6% UV 5 11.6 h/day
Best activities in October
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 05:21 17:48
Hourly weather

Average weather in Colca Canyon in October 2026

Ideal weather

The weather in Colca Canyon in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 October 2026
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
26 days out of 31 (83%)
14.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
27 days out of 31 (87%)
13.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
27 days out of 31 (87%)
16.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
28 days out of 31 (90%)
21.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
28 days out of 31 (90%)
20.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
28 days out of 31 (90%)
18.1°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
27 days out of 31 (87%)
14.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
26 days out of 31 (83%)
12.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Colca Canyon in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Colca Canyon in October.

Temperatures and rain in Colca Canyon in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Colca Canyon in October

The climate of Colca Canyon in October is dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 3 mm over an average of 2 days.

Temperatures are warm in Colca Canyon in October. The average maximum temperature reaches 22°C, while the minimum falls to about 16°C. The month's average temperature is 19°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Colca Canyon in October: 29°C as a maximum in 2021 and 12°C as a minimum in 2010.

In October, the days last on average 12:27 in Colca Canyon. The sun rises around 05:21 and sets around 17:48.

With ideal weather, the month of October is a recommended month to travel to Colca Canyon in Peru.

In October, the most favorable activities in Colca Canyon are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Colca Canyon in October

Check the seasonal normals in Colca Canyon in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 18.9°C 19.1°C 19.1°C
Maximum temperature 22.0°C 22.1°C 22.1°C
Minimum temperature 15.8°C 16.1°C 16.1°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2021)
 29.0°C
(2021)
 26.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature 8.0°C
(2020)
 12.0°C
(2010)
 11.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 18 km/h 19 km/h 20 km/h
Wind temperature 15.7°C 16.0°C 15.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 2.5 mm 3.1 mm 2.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 1 day(s)
(3%)
 2 day(s)
(6%)
 2 day(s)
(7%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Record precipitation in one day 4.0 mm
(2014)
 6.0 mm
(2015)
 3.8 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 54% 56% 64%
Visibility 10.0 km 10.0 km 10.0 km
Cloud cover 6% 6% 8%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h43 05h21 05h08
Sunset time 17h44 17h48 17h59
Day length 12h01 12h27 12h51
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Activities and events

What to do in Colca Canyon in October?

Best activities in October
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Colca Canyon in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Colca Canyon in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
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Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
13°C23°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
12°C22°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
13°C22°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
12°C22°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
13°C23°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
14°C23°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
14°C23°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
14°C23°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
17°C24°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
15°C23°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
14°C23°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
14°C22°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
15°C25°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
14°C25°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Colca Canyon in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, this is one of the best times. The weather conditions are ideal in Colca Canyon in October, which places this month 9th out of 12. Expect, however, more crowds and higher prices.

Expect an average of 22°C during the day and 16°C at night, with about 3 mm of precipitation spread over 0 rainy days.

Expect about 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 91/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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