Huascarán National Park weather in February (Ancash, Peru)

How does the weather in Huascarán National Park usually fare in February? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Huascarán National Park includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 4°C.

Precipitation

Huascarán National Park in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. Known for its peak rainfall, this month often has intense showers. It's wise to carry a poncho to protect yourself from the rain. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Huascarán National Park. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Huascarán National Park, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 276 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Where to go in Peru in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

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