Weather in February in The Cordillera Blanca
Considering a trip to the Cordillera Blanca 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 the Cordillera Blanca in February?
The Cordillera Blanca is a region in Peru. February in the Cordillera Blanca generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Huaraz at 12°C and pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C in Chiquián and 3°C in Huaraz.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 130 mm to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 315 mm.For a closer look at February's conditions in the Cordillera Blanca, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Cordillera Blanca's yearly weather, check out our the Cordillera Blanca climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 3 most popular destinations in the Cordillera Blanca?
Huaraz
In February Huaraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Caraz
In February Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiquián
In February Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cordillera Blanca, in Peru.
Is February the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit the Cordillera Blanca due to the typically poor weather in Huaraz.
On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca is in June, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Huaraz. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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