Ancash Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in August.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a getaway to Ancash, Peru this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Ancash in August

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to pleasant in Huarmey at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Huarmey and -1°C (30°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

For specific regional insights in Ancash, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Huaraz with an average of 3 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Carhuaz with 95 mm (3.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Huaraz typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Ancash by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ancash — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September12°C (54°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ancash.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (August)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (August)

Huaraz

In August Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
3 mm (0.1 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In August Chimbote generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In August Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In August Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In August Huarmey generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.5 mm (0.4 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Chimbote 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Huarmey 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) -1°C (30°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Ancash weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in August?

Ancash, Peru typically experiences tolerable weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Huaraz average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in August?

Average temperatures in Ancash, Peru during August range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Huaraz.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Ancash, Peru. Huaraz averages only about 3 mm (0.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Ancash, Peru with overall tolerable weather in Huaraz. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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