When to go · Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings)). 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 Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- JuneGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- JulyGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
- AugustGreatInside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
Weather in October
- OllantaytamboHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 10 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 Ollantaytambo, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Oct: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
May: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 10
May: 3 (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, clear mornings)). Across Peru: Mostly dry; first showers late in the month.
May: Inside Ollantaytambo's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear mornings).
Ollantaytambo: 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