What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in August?

In August, Cusco averages 21°C high / 3°C low with about 16 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 3°C high / -1°C low with about 236 mm.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in August

Cusco is the better pick in August — 93 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, dry, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El Chaltén — August climate, side by side

	Cusco	El Chaltén
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	55/100 (D)
Feels-like high	19°C	0°C
Avg high / low	21° / 3°	3° / -1°
Rainfall	16 mm	236 mm
Rainy days	6	22
Humidity	58%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	35	29

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs El Chaltén in August — FAQ

Is August better in Cusco or El Chaltén?: Cusco is the better pick in August — 93 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cusco is nice, dry, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Chaltén in August?: In August, Cusco averages 21°C high / 3°C low with about 16 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 3°C high / -1°C low with about 236 mm.