Weather in February in Colca Canyon
Considering a trip to Colca Canyon this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Colca Canyon in February?
Colca Canyon is a region in Peru. February in Colca Canyon generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Cabanaconde. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though February is the coolest month, you can still find places in Colca Canyon with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Coporaque with an average of 227 mm to heavy rainfall in Cabanaconde with 234 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Cabanaconde receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.For a closer look at February's conditions in Colca Canyon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colca Canyon's yearly weather, check out our Colca Canyon climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 4 most popular destinations in Colca Canyon?
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.
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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.
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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.
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Coporaque
In February Coporaque 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colca Canyon, in Peru.
Is February the best time to visit Colca Canyon?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Colca Canyon with often poor weather in Cabanaconde.
On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon is in May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cabanaconde. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.
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