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Peru in August

Excellent time to go

Best Amazon month with low river levels exposing beaches and improving wildlife-spotting along tributaries.

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Daytime high

19°C

66°F

Overnight low

14°C

57°F

Rainfall

1 mm

dry

Crowd levels

high

busy

Prices

high

peak rates

What to expect in Peru in August

August brings mild weather to Peru, with daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and overnight lows near 14°C (57°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 1 mm of rainfall on average. Best Amazon month with low river levels exposing beaches and improving wildlife-spotting along tributaries..

August is one of Peru's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

What’s happening in August

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Santa Rosa de Lima · AugNational holiday honoring the Americas' first canonized saint with pilgrimages to her sanctuary in central Lima, where devotees drop written petitions into the well she reportedly used during her lifetime.

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