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Ica in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (hotter, occasional rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
High
Peru overall
Prices
High
Peru overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ica

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (hotter, occasional rain).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • IcaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 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 Ica, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Sep (hotter, occasional rain).

January: Inside Ica's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, milder temperatures).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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