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August · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 99/100

Chimbote in August

Excellent · 99/100Beach 43/100
High / low19° / 15°daily averages
Precipitation1 mm1 wet days
Sea18°surface temperature
9.08° S, 78.59° WElevation 1 mUTC−5 · Peru Standard Time
When to goChimbote · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec99August
Best timeJun–Aug
August: high / low19° / 15°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Chimbote averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 1 mm of precipitation spread over about 1 wet day, with average cloud cover near 26%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.

August scores 99/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Chimbote.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:25 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 13 minutes over the month.

Why 99/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%96%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 43/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Peru's best in August

Where to go in August
Arequipa
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Arequipa

Arequipa
21°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Arequipa
Moquegua
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Moquegua

Moquegua Department
24°Aug high
0wet days
100score
Moquegua
San Juan de Lurigancho
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San Juan de Lurigancho

Lima region
19°Aug high
0wet days
100score
San Juan de Lurigancho
Trujillo
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Trujillo

La Libertad
20°Aug high
0wet days
99score
Trujillo
·Questions

Chimbote in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Chimbote?

August scores 99/100 for Chimbote, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 1 wet days.

How warm is Chimbote in August?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 15°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Chimbote in August?

Chimbote receives about 1 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 1 days.

Can you swim in Chimbote in August?

The sea averages 18°C in August, cold for most swimmers.