Cusco in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +61°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 28 rainy days with an average precipitation of 208 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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February is usually the wettest month of the year in Cusco;
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
208 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cusco has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Cusco in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cusco for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in February is +64°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +64°F.
Is Cusco warm or cold in February?
Cusco is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is one of the coolest months in Cusco, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Cusco in February
Cusco weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+61°F
+61°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+37°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+70°F
+72°F
+70°F
Rainfall
234 mm
208 mm
174 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
81%
81%
80%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
30
28
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +61°F for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 234 mm to 208 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cusco in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cusco is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Cusco based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 100%, leading to total precipitation of around 171 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
February is one of the rainiest months in Cusco, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cusco wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Cusco?
This is the weather in Cusco in February 2023:
1 February
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+61°F
2 February
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+65°F
3 February
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+58°F
4 February
🌧️
+62°F
5 February
🌧️
+61°F
6 February
🌧️
+61°F
7 February
🌧️
+64°F
8 February
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+66°F
9 February
🌧️
+64°F
10 February
🌧️
+68°F
11 February
🌧️
+63°F
12 February
🌧️
+64°F
13 February
🌧️
+65°F
14 February
🌧️
+60°F
15 February
🌧️
+66°F
16 February
🌧️
+67°F
17 February
🌧️
+67°F
18 February
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+57°F
19 February
🌧️
+65°F
20 February
🌧️
+65°F
21 February
🌧️
+65°F
22 February
🌧️
+65°F
23 February
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+64°F
24 February
☁️
+65°F
25 February
🌧️
+67°F
26 February
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+68°F
27 February
🌧️
+62°F
28 February
🌧️
+65°F
In February 2023 Cusco had 0 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 24 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cusco climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cusco in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+58°F) and the highest in 2020 (+65°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 948 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1612 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cusco in February:
Is February a good time to visit Cusco?
It’s always a good time to visit Cusco, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cusco in February?
February has mild temperatures in Cusco. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cusco rainy in February?
Cusco is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cusco in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cusco in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cusco, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.