Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Peru this August.
Peru, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Huancavelica to 33°C (91°F) in Iberia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Iberia and -2°C (28°F) in Huancavelica. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.
Explore the map below to discover average August temperatures at the top destinations in Peru. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Lima. That makes August a pleasant month for Peru.
After dark, Lima cools to about 15°C (59°F) on an average August night.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Iberia is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 33°C (91°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 20°C (68°F).
The coldest city in August in Peru is Huancavelica when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 11°C (52°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -2°C (28°F).
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