Month guide · Lima · Peru
Lima in October
What October is really like in Lima: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Velvet, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Grey skies begin to clear; the city fills with purple for the Señor de los Milagros processions.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 9th-warmest month in Lima: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:43
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Summer (December–April). Warm, sunny and humid with highs of 24–27°C; beaches south of Lima are busy at weekends.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Señor de los Milagros processions (October, especially around 18 and 28 October)
- Día de la Canción Criolla (31 October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Parque de la Reserva
Magic Water Circuit
Parque de la Reserva holds more than a dozen illuminated fountains, including a tunnel of water and a fountain you can run through.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Photo spot
Religious site · Historic Centre
Convent of Santo Domingo
It is a short walk from the Plaza Mayor; visit before the San Francisco catacombs.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
Neighbourhood · Historic Centre
Barrio Chino
Lima's Chinatown, around Calle Capón behind the Mercado Central, is the heart of the city's Chinese-Peruvian community, with chifa restaurants, bakeries and shops.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
Market · Surquillo
Mercado de Surquillo No. 1
Go in the morning and try fruits such as lúcuma, chirimoya and granadilla.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Photo spot
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 16°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Lima?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Lima in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Lima?
It is a shoulder-season month. Grey skies begin to clear; the city fills with purple for the Señor de los Milagros processions.
+How warm is Lima in October?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lima in October?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.