Weather in February in Cusco
Planning a journey to Cusco this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cusco in February?
Cusco is a region in Peru. February in Cusco generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C in Sicuani to 16°C in Choquequirao. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Choquequirao and 2°C in Sicuani.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cusco with an average of 246 mm to heavy rainfall in Santa Teresa with 292 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Cusco receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 122 hours of sunlight anticipated in Cusco. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cusco in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cusco climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Cusco?
Cusco
In February Cusco 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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Machu Picchu
In February Machu Picchu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Urubamba
In February Urubamba generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ollantaytambo
In February Ollantaytambo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pisac
In February Pisac 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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Is February the best time to visit Cusco?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Cusco, February may not be the ideal time to visit Cusco.
On average, the best time to visit Cusco is in June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Cusco. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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