Machu Picchu Weather in August

What's the weather like in Machu Picchu (Cusco) in August 2024?

The climate in Machu Picchu during August can be summarized as mild and dry.

August is in the winter in Machu Picchu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Machu Picchu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.5°C 77.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.7°C 49.5°F
Average temperature 17.6°C 63.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Machu Picchu with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu average temperature in August

August rainfall

Machu Picchu average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Machu Picchu average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Machu Picchu in August 2024.

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Machu Picchu weather stats

Machu Picchu weather statistics
Hottest month: November 25.8°C 78.4°F
Driest month: June 17mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 8.6hrs
Coldest month: July 24.3°C 75.7°F
Wettest month: March 151mm 5.9ins
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