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Humahuaca in August

Great month. Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
19°C (66°F) / 1°C (34°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Argentina overall
Prices
Low
Argentina overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Humahuaca

Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

Is another month better than August?

No other month rates higher than August for Humahuaca in this guide.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • HumahuacaHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 1 day
  • Northwest (Salta and Jujuy), Argentina · Salta, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Cafayatefine

    Summer rains can cut mountain roads in January–March; the dry winter is clear but cold at night above 3,000 m.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Argentina overall
Low
Prices · Argentina overall
Low

Argentina overall: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Humahuaca, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 19 °C (66 °F)

    Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 1 °C (34 °F)

    Feb: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 1 (better)

    Feb: 13

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Feb: 1

August: Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

February: Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

Humahuaca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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