When to go · Callao
Callao in August
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, cooler)). Across Peru: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, cooler)). Across Peru: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- CallaoHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °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 Callao, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
Jan: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, cooler)). Across Peru: Dry and clear; Machu Picchu caps are raised but still sell out; windy.
January: Inside Callao's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, cooler).
Callao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.