When to go · La Rinconada
La Rinconada in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).
- JuneGreatInside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).
- JulyGreatInside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).
- AugustGreatInside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).
Weather in October
- La RinconadaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 12 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 La Rinconada, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Night low
Oct: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
May: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 12
May: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, less mud)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.
May: Inside La Rinconada's best window: May–Sep (dry season, less mud).
La Rinconada: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast