Are you considering a trip to Cusco in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 18 rainy days and 22 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+27°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Cusco in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +68°F.
Is Cusco warm or cold in August?
Cusco is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +39°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how August is compared to other months in Cusco:
Climate in Cusco in August
Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+63°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
+27°F
+32°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+73°F
+72°F
Rainfall
11 mm
22 mm
42 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
63%
64%
67%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
13
8
2
Cloudy days
5
5
3
Rainy days
12
18
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 11 mm to 22 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 64%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in July to 8 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Cusco in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually increasing during August, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Cusco?
This is the weather in Cusco in August 2023:
1 August
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+65°F
2 August
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+64°F
3 August
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+64°F
4 August
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+63°F
5 August
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+62°F
6 August
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+65°F
7 August
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+66°F
8 August
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+64°F
9 August
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+66°F
10 August
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+65°F
11 August
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+64°F
12 August
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+63°F
13 August
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+61°F
14 August
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+63°F
15 August
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+63°F
16 August
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+66°F
17 August
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+70°F
18 August
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+73°F
19 August
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+71°F
20 August
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+71°F
21 August
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+70°F
22 August
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+70°F
23 August
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+70°F
24 August
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+68°F
25 August
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+70°F
26 August
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+66°F
27 August
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+64°F
28 August
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+68°F
29 August
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+69°F
30 August
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+68°F
31 August
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+67°F
In August 2023 Cusco had 15 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 8%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cusco in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in August:
Is August a good time to visit Cusco?
August is a really good time to go to Cusco. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cusco.
Can you sunbathe in Cusco in August?
August has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cusco rainy in August?
Cusco is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Cusco in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
