The Cordillera Blanca, Peru, a region in Peru, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Huaraz to 22°C (72°F) in Chiquián. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Chiquián and 1°C (34°F) in Huaraz.
To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Cordillera Blanca, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Huaraz. That makes August a moderate month for the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
After dark, Huaraz cools to about 1°C (34°F) on an average August night.
According to our recent database analysis, Chiquián is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 22°C (72°F) and rarely drops below 3°C (37°F) during the night.
The coldest city in August in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru is Huaraz when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 13°C (55°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 1°C (34°F).
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