October weather forecast
Trujillo, Peru

As October sets in, Trujillo experiences a light uptick in daily high temperatures, raising the average to 20.8°C (69.4°F). Rainfall remains firm on its interesting course of maintaining a near-zero presence. The corresponding escalation of sea temperature offers favourable conditions for leisure activities along the coast. With increasing daylight hours and steady sun exposure, October’s weather illuminates the city, painting a vibrant autumnal portrait.

Temperature

The transition from September to October in Trujillo brings an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F), barely different from September's 20.5°C (68.9°F). In Trujillo, an average temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F) is noted during October nights.

Rainfall

In Trujillo, Peru, rain does not fall in April through December.

Sea temperature

In Trujillo, the average seawater temperature in October is 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: In 16.8°C (62.2°F), swimming is not an enjoyable activity for most. The challenge of managing one's breathing increases as the temperature goes under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Trujillo, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:11 -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 in Trujillo. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.