Cordillera Blanca Weather in August

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Planning a journey to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Cordillera Blanca in August

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru 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 (55°F) to pleasant in Chiquián at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Chiquián and 1°C (34°F) in Huaraz.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 2 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Caraz with 88 mm (3.5 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Huaraz.

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cordillera Blanca — 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 the Cordillera Blanca in August

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

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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (August)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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.

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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 →

Caraz

In August Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In August Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
2 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiquián →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cordillera Blanca in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 3 mm (0.1 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Chiquián 22°C (72°F) 3°C (37°F) 2 mm (0.1 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in August?

In August, the Cordillera Blanca, Peru generally has tolerable weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in August?

Huaraz averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does the Cordillera Blanca, Peru get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru during August, with Huaraz averaging close to 3 mm (0.1 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Cordillera Blanca, Peru. 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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