Machu Picchu weather in February (Cusco, Peru)

Can you expect sunny skies in Machu Picchu in February? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Machu Picchu includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Machu Picchu in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 288 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. Historically, approximately 22 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With about 122 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Machu Picchu. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Machu Picchu, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 288 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 122 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cusco, Peru (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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