August verdict

Peru in August

Weather score55Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Lima, Peru, Peru travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

21°C

Rain

21mm

Sun

6.4h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

55

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August21°C average high

August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to May and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August21mm average rain

August is one of Peru's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMay to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August6.4 hours average sun

August is close to Peru's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsApril to August and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August8°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to May and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August55 weather score

August is close to Peru's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.

Best weather monthsAll year

The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.

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