Peru conjures images of Machu Picchu and the mighty Inca Empire. But Peru is also a country that offers amazing food, nightlife and thrilling outdoor activities!
Peru conjures images of Machu Picchu and the mighty Inca Empire. But Peru is also a country that offers amazing food, nightlife and thrilling outdoor activities!
October is the end of the dry season in Peru and a very good time to visit the country. October is a popular time to visit Peru so do book in advance, but dont worry it’s not too crowded.
October in Lima offers very good weather not just for sightseeing but also for visiting the nearby coastal areas of Peru like Paracas, Pisco and the desert oasis of Huachachina. October is also a good time to go hiking in Huaraz and the surrounding peaks and lakes in the Cordillera Blanca mountains of Peru.
Machu Pichhu, Cusco and Sacred valley which offer many adventure activities like via ferrata, hiking, biking, ATV rides and river rafting might have a bit of cloud cover in October and light showers but overall the weather is great.
If you plan to visit the Amazon rain forest from Iquitos then keep in mind October is the mid month between the wet and wetter months, because there is no dry season in the Amazon per say. What this means is exploration by river and land both are possible depending on water levels in the region you visit. Overall October is a suitable time to visit most popular places in the country.
May to October is the dry season and the best time to visit Peru. In October expect sunny days with bright blue skies, making it the perfect time to visit Peru and for the many outdoor activities the country offers. Rainfall is at a minimum in Lima and by the coast but places like Equitos do see some rainfall in October, whereas Cusco and Machu Picchu tend to have more cloud cover with a slight chance of rainfall.
