October weather forecastParacas, Peru

October

Weather in October

October emerges as a transitional period in Paracas, gradually inching towards summer. The daylight hours, sea temperature, and UV index continue their upward trend, signalling the ending of the winter season. Despite the prevailing dry conditions, a single day of rainfall is usually observed. The atmospheric conditions are relatively comfortable, oscillating between 22°C (71.6°F) and 14°C (57.2°F).

Temperature

As Paracas transitions into October, the average high-temperature stands at a still agreeable 22°C (71.6°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Paracas records a mean low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F) in October.

Rainfall

In Paracas, Peru, rain does not fall in January, March, April, October and December.

Sea temperature

In Paracas, in October, the average water temperature is 16.4°C (61.5°F).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 16.4°C (61.5°F) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

Sunshine

In October, the average sunshine is 5h.

UV index

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the UV index of 12 transforms into the following advice:
Carry out all crucial safety measures, unprotected skin may burn instantly. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Updated: Jan 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In October, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Paracas are 22°C (71.6°F) and 14°C (57.2°F) respectively.

January, March, April, October and December are months without rainfall in Paracas.

In October, in Paracas, it doesn't rain. September is the latest month when it rains.

In Paracas, the average seawater temperature in October is 16.4°C (61.5°F). For most, swimming in 16.4°C (61.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In Paracas, the average day length in October is 12h and 25min.

On the first day of October in Paracas, Peru, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

The average sunshine duration in October is 5h.

January through April, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Paracas.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Paracas, Peru, is 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average temperature in October
Paracas, Peru

Average high temperature in October: 22°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (20°C).

Average low temperature in October: 14°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are February and March (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June, July, August and September (13°C).

Average rainfall in October
Paracas, Peru

Average rainfall in October: 0mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February, May, June, July, August, September and November (1mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April, October and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Paracas, Peru

Average rainfall days in October: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Paracas, Peru

Average sea temperature in October: 16.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is September (15.4°C).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Paracas, Peru

Average daylight in October: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in October: 5h

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 3h).

Average UV index in October
Paracas, Peru

Average UV index in October: 12

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 8).