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Machu Picchu weather in August

Weather in Machu Picchu: August

Average day temperature: 54.4°F
Average night temperature: 42.4°F
Number of sunny days: 17 days
Day length: 11.6 - 11.9 hours
Number of rainy days: 3 days
Precipitation totals: 1.5 in.

Air temperature in August, °F

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2025
2024
2023

The highest day temperature during August of 2025 was 50°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 41°F. Daily and nightly averages during August were 46.7°F and 45.8°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in August is almost equal.

Precipitation total in August, in.

Precipitation total value in Machu Picchu in August is 2.0 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in August, mph

The average wind speed value in August is 4.9 mph The wind's strength is relatively same during the whole year.

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in August is: 6.0.

Best time for vacation in Machu Picchu

Sunniest months:
July 20 days
August 17 days
June 17 days
Warmest months:
November 55.5 °F
September 55.2 °F
October 55.2 °F
Coldest months:
July 52.8 °F
June 52.8 °F
February 53.3 °F
Rainiest months:
February 10 days
March 8 days
January 8 days
Windiest months:
September 5.8 mph
October 5.8 mph
August 5.6 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+50°F
N 2 mph
Feels like: +50°F
Precip.: 0%
Places in Peru:
Name
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+73°F
+37°F
+46°F
+64°F
+72°F
+50°F
+66°F
+63°F
+43°F
+61°F
+72°F
+64°F
+66°F
+64°F
+64°F
24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 03:50
December 05, friday
0600
48°F
NW
3 mph
0900
61°F
SE
4 mph
1200
52°F
SE
7 mph
1500
48°F
S
7 mph
1800
41°F
S
6 mph
2100
39°F
S
4 mph
December 06, saturday
0000
45°F
S
3 mph
0300
50°F
SE
1 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F