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Caraz Weather in August

Caraz in August

The short of it: Caraz in August averages a high of 25 °C (77 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 9° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: December & April

August in Caraz brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 9°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are December and April.

Against its neighbours, Caraz runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Pilcomayo, 0 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

August in Caraz, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus September
1° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PilcomayoAncash0 km NW25°9°2.0 mm
Ichic HuaylasAncash1 km NNW24°9°3.0 mm
LlactaAncash3 km NW24°9°3.0 mm
CullashpampaAncash4 km N24°9°3.0 mm
SucreAncash10 km NNW24°8°3.0 mm
YungayAncash12 km SE23°8°4.0 mm
AcobambaAncash13 km SE23°8°4.0 mm
RanrahircaAncash17 km SE24°8°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Caraz Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Caraz by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January24°11°57 mm10 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
February23°12°70 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
March23°11°79 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
April24°10°31 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°10°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°9°2.0 mm11 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
July25°9°1.0 mm12 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°9°2.0 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°10°12 mm12 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°11°30 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
November24°11°26 mm10 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
December23°11°39 mm10 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Caraz in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Caraz in August?

Days average 25 °C (77 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 25°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Caraz?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are December and April.

How long are the days in Caraz in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 36 min in June to 12 h 39 min in December.

Does it snow in Caraz in August?

Hardly — August nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Caraz in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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