SeasonMapTilcara weather in August
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August in Tilcara: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Tilcara · #13 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tilcara climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 36% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.6 cm / 0.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tilcara 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.
Busyone of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Tilcara'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 weatherTilcara's weather peaks June–August.
August includes Día de la Pachamama.
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What's on in Tilcara in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Día de la Pachamama
1 AugMajor festivalOn the first of August households open a hole in the ground and feed it — food, coca, alcohol — before anyone eats. It is a domestic thing rather than a show, and most of the Quebrada does it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tilcara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tilcara in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Tilcara?
- August in Tilcara: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Tilcara on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Tilcara in August?
- In August, Tilcara averages a daily high of 20.2°C and a low of 6.9°C, with about 12 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tilcara in August?
- Tilcara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in August.
- Does it snow in Tilcara in August?
- Tilcara sees roughly 1.6 cm of snowfall in August.
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Similar destinations in South America — August
Within 300 km: San Pedro de Atacama's Stargazing and the moon on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.