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What to pack for Peru in August
Typical August, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 66°F, lows 57°F, rain 0 of 31 days
windyhigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 6:00pm. Wind averages 12 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
11 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
Polarized sunglasses
DEET or picaridin repellent
Travel first aid kit
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Before you go
6 to sort
Recommended
11 items
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts
Anti-diarrheal + probiotics
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)

