When to go · Atalaya
Atalaya in August
Great month. Inside Atalaya's best window: May–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
Inside Atalaya's best window: May–Oct.
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Atalaya in this guide.
Weather in August
- AtalayaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- High
- Prices · Peru overall
- High
Peru overall: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Atalaya, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Night low
Aug: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 5 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Inside Atalaya's best window: May–Oct.
May: Inside Atalaya's best window: May–Oct.
Atalaya: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen