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Cusco weather in February (Cusco, Peru)

How is the weather in Cusco in February? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Cusco typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Cusco in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 246 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 25 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 122 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Cusco. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cusco climate page with graphs.

 

Cusco, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 82%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 246 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 122 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in February

Find out more about the weather in Peru in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cusco in February?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

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