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Weather in February in Peru

Are you planning a trip a to Peru in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Peru in February?

Peru offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In February, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to very warm in Piura at 34°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Piura and 2°C in Cotahuasi. In Peru, February typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Paracas with an average of 7.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Oxapampa with 510 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Lima.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 167 hours of sunlight anticipated in Lima. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at February's conditions in Peru, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Peru's yearly weather, check out our Peru climate page.

Where to go in Peru in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Peru on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Peru?

Lima

In February Lima generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Lima
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
25°C 
20°C 
178 hours 
21 mm 
2 days 
25°C 
21°C 
167 hours 
31 mm 
2 days 
March   >> March
>>  
25°C 
21°C 
140 hours 
23 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Lima

Cusco

In February Cusco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cusco
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
141 hours 
242 mm 
18 days 
poor 
15°C 
6°C 
122 hours 
246 mm 
25 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
16°C 
6°C 
170 hours 
183 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Cusco

Arequipa

In February Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Arequipa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
17°C 
9°C 
221 hours 
207 mm 
9 days 
poor 
16°C 
9°C 
190 hours 
252 mm 
23 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
247 hours 
193 mm 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Arequipa

Puno

In February Puno generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Puno
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
15°C 
5°C 
233 mm 
16 days 
poor 
15°C 
5°C 
237 mm 
22 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
15°C 
5°C 
181 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Puno

Machu Picchu

In February Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Machu Picchu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
16°C 
8°C 
141 hours 
279 mm 
17 days 
poor 
16°C 
8°C 
122 hours 
288 mm 
22 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
16°C 
7°C 
170 hours 
253 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Machu Picchu

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Peru.

Is February the best time to visit Peru?

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Peru with overall perfect weather in Lima. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Lima.

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