When to go · Ballestas Islands
Ballestas Islands in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (strong winds, rougher seas, fog).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (strong winds, rougher seas, fog).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).
- JanuaryGreatInside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).
- FebruaryGreatInside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).
- MarchGreatInside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).
Weather in August
- Ballestas IslandsHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 2 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 Ballestas Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
Aug: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 2
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (strong winds, rougher seas, fog).
January: Inside Ballestas Islands's best window: Dec–Mar (calm seas, warmer weather).
Ballestas Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.