Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
In Chivay, August brings moderate daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to -3°C (27°F). Some snow/rainfall is to be expected.
Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best weather for Chivay.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Chivay typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 13°C (55°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 7°C (45°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Chivay spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 26 years of weather observations (2000-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Chivay.
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in August →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in August, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Light rain is possible, so consider bringing a small umbrella or rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in August - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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Visit the Rainbow Mountains
The Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is acolored rainbow mountain that will steal your heart forever and the view from the top will take your breath away.
"The other" Machu Picchu: the Inca City of Choquequirao
Discover Choquequirao, the hidden Inca city near Cusco. Hike through stunning landscapes and explore ancient ruins with fewer crowds than Machu Picchu.
Hike the inca Trail
Few walking tours speak so much to the imagination as the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The tour leads through beautiful mountain landscapes and it is called the 'Royal Highway'
The Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
One of your highlights during a trip in Peru might be this eco-luxury lodge in front of the Madre de Dios River, called Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica.