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 Ica, August brings high daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to 15°C (59°F). It is the driest month of the year, with minimal rainfall.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a good time to visit Ica.
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49-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Ica typically stay consistent throughout August, with daily highs averaging around 25°C (77°F). Nights are cool, with lows around 14°C (57°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Ica spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 33 years of weather records for Ica, the following extremes were recorded between 1993 and 2026.
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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).
Warm temperatures in August make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy.
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.
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