Huascarán National Park weather in August (Ancash, Peru)

What should you pack for a trip to Huascarán National Park in August? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Huascarán National Park usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 14°C. At night, it falls to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Huascarán National Park in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huascarán National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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

Temperatures

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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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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