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Macusani Weather in August

Macusani in August

The short of it: Macusani in August averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 11 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low -8° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 11 h 39 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & September

August in Macusani brings afternoons near 16° and nights around -8°, with about 8.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 39 min in mid-August, 17 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Macusani runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Kana, 33 km to the NNE, is 1° warmer by day.

August in Macusani, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
23°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 39 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanaPuno33 km NNE17°-4°17 mm
AyapataPuno36 km NNE18°-3°21 mm
SallacconiPuno48 km E15°-6°11 mm
NuñoaPuno49 km SSW16°-7°5.0 mm
CruceroPuno54 km SE17°-6°8.0 mm
EsquenaPuno55 km ENE16°-4°17 mm
Mosoc CanchaCuzco Department74 km WSW16°-8°6.0 mm
Huayna AlcaldeCuzco Department74 km WSW16°-8°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Macusani Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Macusani by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January14°1°156 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦
February14°1°150 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
March14°1°119 mm6 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
April15°-2°50 mm7 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
May15°-5°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
June15°-8°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
July14°-9°6.0 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
August16°-8°8.0 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦
September16°-4°31 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
October17°-2°51 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November17°-1°72 mm8 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
December15°1°134 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macusani in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macusani in August?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 16°, nights near -8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Macusani?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Macusani in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 39 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Macusani in August?

Snow can fall, since nights average -8 °C (18 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Macusani in August?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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