Cordillera Blanca Weather in February

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

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Huaraz Caraz Chiquián

Planning a journey to the Cordillera Blanca, 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 the Cordillera Blanca in February

The Cordillera Blanca, Peru 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 (54°F) and pleasant in Chiquián at 21°C (70°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Chiquián and 3°C (37°F) in Huaraz.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chiquián with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Caraz with 315 mm (12 in).

Explore the Cordillera Blanca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cordillera Blanca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Huaraz)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March12°C (54°F) April13°C (55°F) May13°C (55°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September12°C (54°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cordillera Blanca in February

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

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 the Cordillera Blanca

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

Temperature range in the Cordillera Blanca (February)

Precipitation variation in the Cordillera Blanca (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 →

Caraz

In February Caraz generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
275 mm (11 in)
315 mm (12 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Caraz →

Chiquián

In February Chiquián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chiquián →

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Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cordillera Blanca in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Huaraz 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)
Caraz 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 315 mm (12 in)
Chiquián 21°C (70°F) 5°C (41°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

The Cordillera Blanca weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in February?

In February, the Cordillera Blanca, Peru generally has poor weather conditions. Huaraz sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru in February?

In Huaraz, the average daytime high in February is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does the Cordillera Blanca, Peru get a lot of rain in February?

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

Is February a Good Time to Visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Cordillera Blanca, Peru 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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