Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Sacred Valley in August
Little changes in Sacred Valley from July: highs stay near 64°F (18°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), and about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls.
At 95/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 95/100 · Great
What August feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (23°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around August
August is one of Sacred Valley's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (93 → 95/100).
- August sits inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 41°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Sacred Valley in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
Steep Inca terraces and Temple Hill above a town still laid out on its Inca grid.
Why now August scores 95/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Salineras de Maras
Thousands of terraced salt pans fed by a salty spring, worked since pre-Inca times.
MIL Centro
Virgilio Martínez's restaurant beside Moray serving Andean ingredients in tasting menus.
El Albergue Restaurante
Farm-to-table restaurant on the Ollantaytambo train platform, with its own farm.
Pisac Market
Craft and produce market around Pisac's plaza, liveliest on Sundays.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in August
- Cusco in August~16 mi · highs 62°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Machu Picchu in August~33 mi · highs 71°F, 0.4 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,740 m to Sacred Valley's ~3,210 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sacred Valley in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Sacred Valley?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 95/100. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain. August is inside the May – Sep window our Cusco & Machu Picchu route recommends.
How cold is Sacred Valley in August?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Sacred Valley in August?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.3 in (718 mm).
What should I pack for Sacred Valley in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 41°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Sacred Valley
Routes in season in August
- Cusco & Machu Picchu May – Sep
Planning Sacred Valley in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.