AI-generatedUrubamba at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Sep · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,310 h
- Rain a year
- 3,901 mm
- Climate
- Highland
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,875 m
Climate in Urubamba
Urubamba has a highland climate: mild, spring-like days all year round and cool nights. September is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while February is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 1,310 hours of sunshine a year, Urubamba is rather dull; August is the sunniest month with 4.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Urubamba
The best time to visit Urubamba is all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is January with 509 mm of precipitation.
Urubamba through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Urubamba in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Urubamba in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 19–20 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Urubamba in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 85 rainy days in all
Urubamba in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
All year
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Rainy months
All year
18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms
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Your best months: January, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: all year
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 15°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
05:2317:45
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:10–05:51 · evening 17:17–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:01–05:10 · evening 17:59–18:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Urubamba compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 21° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 11° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.6 h |
What is the weather like in Urubamba in October?
In October, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 328 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 23 min05:23 – 17:45
- UV index
- 16 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 87 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Urubamba
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Urubamba (score 53 and 54). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. August has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 4.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 27better |
| Rainfall | 328 mm | 214 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Urubamba month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January20° · 2.9 h
In January, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 509 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in January50February19° · 2.7 h
In February, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 484 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in February51March20° · 3.2 h
In March, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 382 mm. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in March53April20° · 3.9 h
In April, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 250 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in April52May20° · 3.7 h
In May, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 253 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in May53June20° · 3.9 h
In June, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 193 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in June53July20° · 4.0 h
In July, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 179 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in July54August20° · 4.3 h
In August, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 214 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in August54September21° · 4.2 h
In September, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 253 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in September53October21° · 3.8 h
In October, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 328 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in October51November21° · 3.3 h
In November, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 369 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in November50December20° · 3.0 h
In December, Urubamba is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 31 days, adding up to 486 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Urubamba – and yet one of the best months here.
Urubamba in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Urubamba
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (11°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 50 | 20° | 11° | 2.9 h | 30 | 509 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 19° | 11° | 2.7 h | 28 | 484 |
| MarchMar | 51 | 20° | 11° | 3.2 h | 30 | 382 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 20° | 11° | 3.9 h | 27 | 250 |
| MayMay | 52 | 20° | 10° | 3.7 h | 29 | 253 |
| JuneJun | 53 | 20° | 9° | 3.9 h | 26 | 193 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 20° | 8° | 4.0 h | 26 | 179 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 20° | 8° | 4.3 h | 27 | 214 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 21° | 9° | 4.2 h | 26 | 253 |
| OctoberOct | 53 | 21° | 10° | 3.8 h | 29 | 328 |
| NovemberNov | 51 | 21° | 11° | 3.3 h | 29 | 369 |
| DecemberDec | 50 | 20° | 11° | 3.0 h | 31 | 486 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Urubamba
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Urubamba, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Urubamba: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Urubamba has about 29 rainy days with 328 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Urubamba
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 16 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in February (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Urubamba
How breezy and how cloudy Urubamba is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Urubamba typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 87 % of the sky over Urubamba: mostly overcast, with about 3.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Urubamba
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Urubamba in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Urubamba has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 50 to 54).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 21 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 50
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 20 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,940 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Peru
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Languages
- Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +51
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Urubamba vs Ollantaytambo
In October the holiday weather in Urubamba and Ollantaytambo is about equally good (score 53 vs 56). During the day Ollantaytambo is 3 °C cooler than Urubamba. Ollantaytambo gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Urubamba | Ollantaytambo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 53 | 56 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 30 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Urubamba ranks 22 of 27 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Urubamba
When is the best time to visit Urubamba?
The best time to visit Urubamba is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Urubamba?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Urubamba?
The wettest month is January with 509 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 179 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Urubamba get?
Urubamba gets around 1,310 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 4.3 hours a day; in February there are 2.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Urubamba in?
Urubamba is on UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Urubamba?
A nonstop flight from London to Urubamba takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,940 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Urubamba?
Urubamba has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 50 to 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 52, summer holidays 54, October half-term 53, Christmas holidays 50.