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When to go · Jauja

Jauja in August

Great month. Inside Jauja's best window: May–Oct (dry and mild).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
16°C (61°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
High
Peru overall
Prices
High
Peru overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Jauja

Inside Jauja's best window: May–Oct (dry and mild).

Is another month better than August?

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

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • JaujaHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 3 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 Jauja, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Great

    May: Great

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 3 °C (37 °F)

    May: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 3 (better)

    May: 4

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    May: 0

August: Inside Jauja's best window: May–Oct (dry and mild).

May: Inside Jauja's best window: May–Oct (dry and mild).

Jauja: 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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