Cusco in August
August stays dry and busy but adds wind and dust to the mix, and the first isolated afternoon clouds start appearing towards the end of the month.
Is August a good time to visit Cusco?
August is one of the busiest months in Cusco, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
Book things to do
Tours and tickets in Cusco, from our booking partner.
What’s on in August
- Pachamama Raymi — offerings to the earth throughout August
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in Cusco, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Cusco.
Attraction guides in Cusco
The best day and hour for each monument, and when it is calmest across the year, not only in August.
Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit Cusco?
August is one of the busiest months in Cusco, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, February is far calmer.
How crowded is Cusco in August?
Cusco sits at roughly 88/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 27 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in Cusco in August?
Expect highs around 21°C and lows near 1°C in August, with about 3 wet days across the month.