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Machu Picchu weather in August

Weather in Machu Picchu: August

Average day temperature: 55.0°F
Average night temperature: 42.1°F
Number of sunny days: 18 days
Day length: 11.6 - 11.9 hours
Number of rainy days: 3 days
Precipitation totals: 1.6 in.

Air temperature in August, °F

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2024
2023
2022

The highest day temperature during August of 2024 was 56°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 41°F. Day and night temperature averages during August were 49.6°F and 46.3°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 2.2 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in August, mph

The average wind speed value in August is 5.0 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: 6.4.

Best time for vacation in Machu Picchu

Sunniest months:
July 20 days
August 18 days
June 18 days
Warmest months:
November 55.9 °F
October 55.8 °F
September 55.8 °F
Coldest months:
July 53.2 °F
June 53.2 °F
February 53.9 °F
Rainiest months:
February 11 days
March 8 days
January 8 days
Windiest months:
September 5.9 mph
October 5.9 mph
August 5.7 mph

Machu Picchu on a weather map

Machu Picchu
+48°F
E 2 mph
Feels like: +48°F
Precip.: 100%
Places in Peru:
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+75°F
+48°F
+68°F
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+75°F
+68°F
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24 Hours Forecast
Machu Picchu
Local time: 10:02
January 02, thursday
1200
37°F
SE
4 mph
1500
36°F
N
2 mph
1800
37°F
NW
2 mph
2100
37°F
N
1 mph
January 03, friday
0000
37°F
NW
3 mph
0300
48°F
NW
2 mph
0600
48°F
NW
1 mph
0900
50°F
N
2 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F