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When to go · Huanchaco

Huanchaco in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Medium
Peru overall
Prices
Medium
Peru overall

Verdict

GoodPeru month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). 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
  • HuanchacoHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 1 day

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 Huanchaco, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 1

    Jan: 1

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.

January: Inside Huanchaco's best window: Dec–Mar (coastal summer, sunniest).

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

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Across Peru in October →