Machu Picchu in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Machu Picchu in august 2025
The weather in Machu Picchu in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 13.7cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
16%
9%
1%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
78% of time
10%
9%
4%
Weather at 6pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
19%
10%
4%
Weather at 3am
45°F
74%
12%
12%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Machu Picchu in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Machu Picchu in august.
The climate of Machu Picchu in august is tolerable
In august in Machu Picchu, the climate is dry ; it hardly ever rains (1.2in of precipitation over 2 days).
The climate is relatively fresh in this location the month of august, but it is livable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Machu Picchu is 56°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Machu Picchu in the month of august with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2021. You can hope to have about 9 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 29% of the month.
On average, in Machu Picchu, the days of august last 11:41. The sun rises at 06:04 and sets at 17:45.
With a good climate, this month is a good time to go there.
Machu Picchu: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in september to Machu Picchu. more information
August: another location in Peru?
If you want to go to Peru in august, there are destinations with better weather than Machu Picchu:
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 Machu Picchu in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 13.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 73% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.72km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:04 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:45 | ||||
| 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 Machu Picchu in august 2024:
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 54°F
41°F to 52°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
43°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Peru in august
Cities near Machu Picchu:
| Laguna Humantay in august | tolerable weather |
| Ollantaytambo in august | tolerable weather |
| Choquequirao in august | very bad weather |
| Maras in august | tolerable weather |
| Laguna Piuray in august | tolerable weather |
| Abancay in august | very bad weather |
| Cusco in august | tolerable weather |
| Pisac in august | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional del Manu in august | good weather |
| Vinicunca in august | very bad weather |
| Ayacucho in august | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Otishi in august | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
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Weather data for Machu Picchu in august:
Weather data for Machu Picchu for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Machu Picchu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Machu Picchu 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 Machu Picchu.