The month in detail
What to expect in August
In August, Machu Picchu sees 21°C during the day with 6.7h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 3 out of 12 months in Machu Picchu. Compared to July: 7 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Machu Picchu is July (8.0/10), 0.3 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.
Country · Peru
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyPeruvian Sol (S/)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 21°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 20°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 78%
🏛️ City break
📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Other destinations in August
If August doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Machu Picchu ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PeruTemperate climate with a 8.0 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
13.16°S · 72.55°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
July is the best month with 21.0°C highs, 11.0°C lows, 7.1h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days. The months of July & May offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Machu Picchu get in July?
Machu Picchu averages 7.1 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Machu Picchu?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Machu Picchu in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 11.0°C, while afternoon highs average 21.0°C.
Is Machu Picchu good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Machu Picchu scores 4.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Machu Picchu?
January is the most difficult month to visit Machu Picchu, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Machu Picchu in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Machu Picchu (very high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Protection essential.