Colca Canyon Weather in February

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

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Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque Coporaque

Are you planning a trip a to Colca Canyon, Peru in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Colca Canyon in February

Colca Canyon, Peru is a region in Peru. February in Colca Canyon generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) 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, Peru with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.

For specific regional insights in Colca Canyon, Peru, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Coporaque with an average of 227 mm (8.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Cabanaconde with 234 mm (9.2 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Cabanaconde.

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Best Places to Visit in Colca Canyon in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colca Canyon.

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 Colca Canyon

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

Temperature range in Colca Canyon (February)

Precipitation variation in Colca Canyon (February)

Cabanaconde

In February Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
24 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In February Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
25 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In February Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy 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
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
228 mm (9 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
25 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yanque →

Coporaque

In February Coporaque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
25 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Coporaque →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cabanaconde 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Chivay 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Yanque 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 228 mm (9 in)
Coporaque 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)

Colca Canyon weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colca Canyon, Peru in February?

Expect poor weather across Colca Canyon, Peru in February. The popular destination of Cabanaconde averages 13°C (55°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Colca Canyon, Peru in February?

Average temperatures in Colca Canyon, Peru during February range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Cabanaconde.

Does Colca Canyon, Peru get a lot of rain in February?

Rainfall in Colca Canyon, Peru peaks during February. Cabanaconde averages roughly 234 mm (9.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Colca Canyon, Peru?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Colca Canyon, Peru with often poor weather in Cabanaconde.

On average, the best time to visit Colca Canyon, Peru 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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