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Mantaro Weather in August

Mantaro in August

The short of it: Mantaro in August averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (63 °F), with 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 72 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Mantaro an average August high of 29°, a low of 17° and some 72 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Mantaro runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Santa Rosa, 4 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Mantaro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
1° warmer, 33 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa RosaAyacucho4 km WSW29°17°69 mm
Puerto AmarguraAyacucho10 km SSE29°17°71 mm
PichariCuzco Department24 km SE28°16°96 mm
RosarioAyacucho34 km SSE28°16°84 mm
AynaAyacucho37 km S24°10°43 mm
KimbiriAyacucho37 km SSE28°17°72 mm
SamaniatoCuzco Department46 km SE28°15°82 mm
Santa RosaAyacucho46 km SSE29°17°65 mm

The Almanac · Mantaro 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 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Mantaro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°19°241 mm6 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦
February30°19°192 mm5 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
March30°19°184 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April30°19°97 mm5 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
May29°18°57 mm4 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
June28°17°37 mm4 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°39 mm4 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°17°72 mm5 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦✦
September29°18°88 mm5 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
October29°19°128 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
November30°19°134 mm6 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦
December29°19°204 mm6 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mantaro in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mantaro in August?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (63 °F), with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 72 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Mantaro?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Mantaro in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 24 min in June to 12 h 51 min in December.

Does it snow in Mantaro in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (63 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mantaro in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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