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When to go · Chota

Chota in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Jun (for the festival), May–Sep (dry season)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
22°C (72°F) / 11°C (52°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (Jun (for the festival), May–Sep (dry season)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ChotaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall
Medium
Prices · Peru overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    May: 21 °C (70 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)

    May: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 13

    May: 9 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun (for the festival), May–Sep (dry season)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

May: Inside Chota's best window: Jun (for the festival), May–Sep (dry season).

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

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Peru in October →