When to go · Chavín de Huántar
Chavín de Huántar in August
Great month. Inside Chavín de Huántar's best window: Apr–Nov (dry season).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
Inside Chavín de Huántar's best window: Apr–Nov (dry season).
Is another month better than August?
No other month rates higher than August for Chavín de Huántar in this guide.
Weather in August
- Chavín de HuántarHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 3 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 Chavín de Huántar, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3 (better)
Apr: 10
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 0
August: Inside Chavín de Huántar's best window: Apr–Nov (dry season).
April: Inside Chavín de Huántar's best window: Apr–Nov (dry season).
Chavín de Huántar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings