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Peru · Cusco · August
Cusco in Augusthow the month reads
August is a solid shoulder month for Cusco inside Peru, with average temperatures for the region. The safety bulletins below apply.
- Rank
- 4 of 12
- Score
- 60/100
August match
60/100
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What’s open · August
Things to do in Cusco in August
- At its bestClassic Inca Trail
the dry months — driest trail and the clearest views from the passes
Sources: alpacaexpeditions.com, trexperienceperu.com
- At its bestRainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
dry, stable weather and the colour bands reliably visible
Sources: bushop.com, salkantaytrekking.com
- OpenMachu Picchu
open every day of the year, on timed entry by circuit; reached by train when the Inca Trail is shut
Source: trexperienceperu.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
- Temperature19°C−0.0°C vs. yearly mean
- Month rank4 of 12for Cusco
- Best monthsSeptember · June · Julyhighest regional score
12-month temperature · Cusco
August in context
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) |
|---|---|
| January | 18.6 |
| February | 18.3 |
| March | 18.6 |
| April | 18.8 |
| May | 18.3 |
| June | 17.7 |
| July | 18.0 |
| August | 18.7 |
| September | 19.6 |
| October | 19.6 |
| November | 19.5 |
| December | 19.0 |
Safety · 6 governments
What the governments say about Peru
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 6 governments · Advisory last changed
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CA
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
UK
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautions
US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution
Parts of Peru carry a higher advisory — up to level 4, "Do not travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
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