August weather forecast
Huaraz, Peru

As August begins, Huaraz's weather conditions remain largely unchanged from July, with comparable temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine hours. Where the city does see a remarkable difference is in its daylight duration, expanding slowly as it prepares for the rainy season. The occasional increased rainfall serves as the first signs of the forthcoming wetter months. The dry season extends into September, though with slight increases in both rainfall and temperature. Huaraz's August weather is pleasantly predictable and great for spending extended periods outdoors.

Temperature

May through August, October through December represent the warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

In Huaraz, during August, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Huaraz, there are 142 rainfall days, and 683mm (26.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:08 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 12 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure every key safety measure. People with light skin might sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.