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Huancayo Weather in February
February in Huancayo averages 14°C (57°F) during the day and 4°C (39°F) at night. It is the wettest month of the year, with 271 mm (11 in) of rainfall on average, so waterproof gear is a must.
Rainfall in Huancayo in February
As part of the rainy season, Huancayo sees around 22 days of rain in February, with an average of 271 mm (11 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Huancayo in February
In February, expect moderate temperatures in Huancayo, with highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Huancayo. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Huancayo Temperature in February
Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
72%
Precipitation
271 mm (11 in)
Rainy days
22 days
Humidity
83%
Huancayo Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Huancayo in February
Browse day-by-day weather records for Huancayo spanning 26 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Huancayo historical weather extremes in February
Based on weather observations in Huancayo between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during February.
- The warmest day in February was on February 12, 2024, with a maximum of 22°C (72°F).
- On February 14, 2018, Huancayo saw its coldest February day with temperatures maxing out at 6°C (43°F).
- Huancayo registered its coldest February night on February 15, 2011, with temperatures dropping to -2°C (28°F).
- Peak precipitation in February occurred on February 14, 2018, when 47 mm (1.9 in) of precipitation was measured.
Best Places in Peru in February
Find out more about the weather in Peru and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Peru in February →
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Huancayo in February
The weather can be unpredictable in February, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Huancayo in February
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10
Huancayo 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in February
Where to go in February - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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