Ancash Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ancash, Peru in February.

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Huaraz Chimbote Urbanizacion Buenos Aires Carhuaz

Planning a journey to Ancash, Peru this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ancash in February

Ancash, Peru is a region in Peru. Ancash, Peru has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Chavín de Huantar at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Chimbote at 28°C (82°F). At night it cools down to 22°C (72°F) in Chimbote and 1°C (34°F) in Chavín de Huantar.

To explore the conditions in Ancash, Peru in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chimbote with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 315 mm (12 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Ancash in February

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ancash

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Ancash, Peru?

Temperature range in Ancash (February)

Precipitation variation in Ancash (February)

Huaraz

In February Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Huaraz →

Chimbote

In February Chimbote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chimbote →

Urbanizacion Buenos Aires

In February Urbanizacion Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Urbanizacion Buenos Aires →

Carhuaz

In February Carhuaz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
282 mm (11 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Carhuaz →

Huarmey

In February Huarmey generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Huarmey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ancash, in Peru.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ancash in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Chimbote 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Urbanizacion Buenos Aires 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Carhuaz 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Huarmey 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Chavín de Huantar 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 262 mm (10 in)

Ancash weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ancash, Peru in February?

February in Ancash, Peru brings poor weather. In Huaraz, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Ancash, Peru in February?

Daytime temperatures in Huaraz peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in February, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does Ancash, Peru get a lot of rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Ancash, Peru. Average rainfall in Huaraz sits around 135 mm (5.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Ancash, Peru?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Ancash, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Huaraz.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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