When to go · Ica
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)91°F (33°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 0
- Crowds
- High
- Peru overall
- Prices
- High
- Peru overall
Verdict
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
- IcaHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 0 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), 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)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
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