February · Peru
Best time to visit Cusco in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cusco in February
Average temperature 12°C, 187 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 187 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in Cusco scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 187 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Inca stone streets and Sacred Valley day trips shine in the drier November-March window.
February in Cusco — workable with trade-offs
February averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 187 mm — wet for this destination — but about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cusco in February?
- In February, Cusco averages 12°C, 187 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Cusco?
- February earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cusco in February?
- Expect about 187 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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