August · Peru
Best time to visit Machu Picchu in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Machu Picchu in August
Average temperature 14°C, 53 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Machu Picchu scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean citadel mornings feel clearest in the wet-season shoulder from November through March.
August in Machu Picchu — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 53 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Machu Picchu at 8.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind July at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Machu Picchu in August?
- In August, Machu Picchu averages 14°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Machu Picchu?
- August earns a 8.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Machu Picchu in August?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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