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Ballestas Islands in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Ballestas IslandsHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 1 day

Peru overall: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ballestas Islands, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

January: Inside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).

Ballestas Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.