Sacred Valley weather in August (Cusco, Peru)

Curious about the August weather in Sacred Valley? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Sacred Valley generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 2°C.

Sacred Valley in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 231 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers 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 Sacred Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Sacred Valley, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 231 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cusco, Peru (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Peru in August

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

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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 Sacred Valley in August?

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 in August.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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