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Weather in February in Arequipa

Planning a trip to Arequipa this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Arequipa in February?

Arequipa is a region in Peru. February in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to mild in Arequipa at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Arequipa and 2°C in Cotahuasi. Although February is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Arequipa where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arequipa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Juliaca with an average of 213 mm to heavy rainfall in Cotahuasi with 285 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Arequipa.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 190 hours of sunshine in Arequipa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a more detailed look at Arequipa's conditions throughout the year, check out our Arequipa climate page.

Where to go in Arequipa in February

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

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Arequipa's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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 
February February
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

Cabanaconde

In February Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cabanaconde
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
<<  
13°C 
3°C 
204 mm 
13 days 
poor 
February February
13°C 
3°C 
234 mm 
24 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
13°C 
2°C 
199 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Cabanaconde

Chivay

In February Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chivay
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
<<  
13°C 
1°C 
203 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
12°C 
1°C 
227 mm 
25 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
186 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Chivay

Yanque

In February Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Yanque
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
<<  
12°C 
1°C 
204 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February February
12°C 
1°C 
228 mm 
25 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
12°C 
1°C 
188 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Yanque

Juliaca

In February Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Juliaca
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
<<  
16°C 
6°C 
208 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February February
16°C 
6°C 
213 mm 
23 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
16°C 
5°C 
167 mm 
13 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Juliaca

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

Is February the best time to visit Arequipa?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Arequipa, February may not be the ideal time to visit Arequipa.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Arequipa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Arequipa.

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