Peru in February
February is one of Peru's weaker months (rank 11 of 12): its 13 destinations average 76/100, led by Máncora at 89 — 31°C and 8 rainy days — while Puno is cooler at 14°C and scores 66.
#11 of 12 months for Peru · 13 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Peru in February
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Máncora | Beach | 31°C | 77 mm · 8 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 2 | Paracas | Beach | 27°C | 6 mm · 2 days | 89 tier A | — |
| 3 | Lima | City | 30°C | 39 mm · 10 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 4 | Huaraz | Trekking hub | 18°C | 199 mm · 27 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 5 | Ica | City | 32°C | 36 mm · 9 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 6 | Trujillo | City | 28°C | 30 mm · 8 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 7 | Cusco | Trekking hub | 16°C | 211 mm · 27 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 8 | Chachapoyas | Trekking hub | 19°C | 284 mm · 27 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 9 | Ollantaytambo | Trekking hub | 19°C | 262 mm · 28 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 10 | Arequipa | City | 19°C | 210 mm · 26 days | 71 tier B | — |
| 11 | Aguas Calientes | Trekking hub | 21°C | 288 mm · 28 days | 68 tier C | — |
| 12 | Puno | City | 14°C | 233 mm · 26 days | 66 tier C | — |
| 13 | Iquitos | City | 30°C | 224 mm · 24 days | 57 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means February is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Peru in February
- Sea lion pups on the Ballestas · Paracas · 15 Dec – 15 Mar (usually)
- Gocta at full flow · Chachapoyas · 15 Dec – 30 Apr (usually)
- Virgen de la Candelaria · Puno · 1–15 Feb
- Carnaval Amazónico · Iquitos · 1 Feb – 15 Mar (usually)
Seasons in force
Peak crowds at 2 of Peru's 6 well-known places this month.