Cusco in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cusco in august 2025
The weather in Cusco in august comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 8.5cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
30%
4%
2%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
19%
12%
8%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
16%
8%
5%
Weather at 3am
41°F
54%
25%
10%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cusco in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cusco in august.
The climate of Cusco in august is tolerable
The climate in august in Cusco is rather dry (with 1.2in of rainfall over 2 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in july there is an average of 1in of precipitation over 1 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that locality august, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Cusco is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cusco in the month of august with a maximum record of 67°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2009. You can hope to have about 2 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 6% of time.
On average, in Cusco, the days of august last 11:41. The sun rises at 06:02 and sets at 17:43.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Peru.
August: another location in Peru?
If you want to go to Peru in august, there are destinations with better weather than Cusco:
In august, Lima, Barranca, Chiclayo, Chimbote, Máncora and Puerto Maldonado have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Arequipa, Iquitos, Paracas, Parque Nacional Bahuaja Sonene, Pucallpa and San Vicente de Cañete have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cusco in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.9in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 8.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 19% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:43 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cusco in august 2024:
43°F to 65°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 59°F
38°F to 56°F
38°F to 58°F
41°F to 43°F
36°F to 58°F
38°F to 58°F
43°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
40°F to 67°F
40°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
38°F to 63°F
36°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
38°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
41°F to 61°F
38°F to 63°F
45°F to 67°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
40°F to 65°F
40°F to 65°F
38°F to 65°F
45°F to 61°F
41°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Peru in august
Cities near Cusco:
| Laguna Piuray in august | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in august | tolerable weather |
| Maras in august | tolerable weather |
| Ollantaytambo in august | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Humantay in august | tolerable weather |
| Machu Picchu in august | tolerable weather |
| Vinicunca in august | very bad weather |
| Choquequirao in august | very bad weather |
| Abancay in august | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in august | good weather |
| Canyon de Colca in august | perfect weather |
| Ayacucho in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Cusco
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Weather data for Cusco in august:
Weather data for Cusco for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cusco. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cusco can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cusco.