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

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Ballestas Islands

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (strong winds, rougher seas, fog).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

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

Peru overall: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.

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

First month

Second month

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.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.