Cusco weather in August (Cusco, Peru)

What is the weather forecast for Cusco in August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Cusco typically brings moderate temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 2°C.

Precipitation

Cusco in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 231 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Cusco. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.

 

Cusco, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 54%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 231 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in August

Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cusco.

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