Machu Picchu in August
Great time to visit
August gives you the same excellent weather as July with marginally fewer crowds. Still expensive and busy, but a slight improvement over the July madness.
Weather
August maintains the dry season excellence with clear skies and minimal rain. Slightly warmer than June and July with less extreme temperature swings. Perfect visibility for mountain views.
23°C high8°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$170/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Assumption of Mary celebrations - August 15th
- •Various regional festivals throughout the Sacred Valley
August Tips
- •Still peak season pricing and crowds but slightly less intense than July
- •Book sunset viewing at Huayna Picchu if you can handle the climb - fewer people attempt it
- •Consider staying 2 nights in Aguas Calientes to visit the ruins twice - morning and afternoon light are completely different
All Months
Machu Picchu Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
8/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
9/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
5/10
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