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Tilcara in August sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Around 18 mm (0.7 in) of rainfall is typical, so a light rain jacket is a sensible addition to your bag.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, April, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Tilcara.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Tilcara spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations in Tilcara between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.
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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).
For Tilcara in August, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
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