Weather in August in The Cordillera Blanca
Considering a trip to the Cordillera Blanca this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca in August?
The Cordillera Blanca is a region in Peru. August in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Huaraz at 13°C to pleasant in Chiquián at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Chiquián and 1°C in Huaraz.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 2 mm to moderate rainfall in Caraz with 88 mm. In Huaraz, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cordillera Blanca in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In August Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Caraz
In August Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Chiquián
In August Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Cordillera Blanca. Typically, the climate in Huaraz is tolerable.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Huaraz. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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