When to go · Caraz
Caraz in August
Great month. Inside Caraz's best window: May–September (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
Inside Caraz's best window: May–September (dry season).
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Caraz in this guide.
Weather in August
- CarazHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 4 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 Caraz, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 0
August: Inside Caraz's best window: May–September (dry season).
May: Inside Caraz's best window: May–September (dry season).
Caraz: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings