SeasonMapChachapoyas weather in August
Peru
August in Chachapoyas: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Chachapoyas · #67 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chachapoyas climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chachapoyas in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyMid-year break (Fiestas Patrias) in Peru(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chachapoyas's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherChachapoyas's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Chachapoyas in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Walking season for Kuélap and Gocta
1 May – 30 Sep · usuallyTrail seasonThe tracks to the ruined citadel and out to the Gocta falls turn to clay in the rains; between May and September they are walkable and the cloud lifts off the ridges for part of the day.
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Chachapoyas in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Chachapoyas?
- August in Chachapoyas: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Chachapoyas on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Chachapoyas in August?
- In August, Chachapoyas averages a daily high of 20°C and a low of 10.4°C, with about 76.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chachapoyas in August?
- Chachapoyas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in August.