Month guide · Cusco · Peru
Cusco in February
What February is really like in Cusco: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. The wettest month; the classic Inca Trail usually closes for maintenance in February.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 9th-warmest month in Cusco: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 05:46
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:18
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Shoulder season (April and October). Mostly dry with occasional showers, green landscapes in April and fewer crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Carnival celebrations (February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · San Cristóbal
Sacsayhuamán
This vast Inca complex above the city has three tiers of zigzagging walls made of huge, perfectly fitted stones, some weighing many tonnes.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
Historic site · Ollantaytambo
Ollantaytambo archaeological site
Visit early in the morning or late afternoon, before or after the tour buses from Cusco.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Views
- Iconic
- Active
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Street · Historic Centre
Hatun Rumiyoc and the Twelve-Angled Stone
This narrow street between the Plaza de Armas and San Blas is lined by the wall of an Inca palace, later the Archbishop's Palace.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · San Blas
San Blas quarter
Come in the late afternoon and have coffee on a terrace looking down over the city's roofs.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Couples
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 7°C and 15 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Cusco?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Cusco in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Cusco?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month; the classic Inca Trail usually closes for maintenance in February.
+How warm is Cusco in February?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cusco in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.