The climate in Machu Picchu during February can be summarized as warm and wet.
February is in the summer in Machu Picchu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 24.6°C 76.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 13.5°C 56.2°F |
Average temperature | 19°C 66.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 141 mm 5.6 ins |
Rainy days | 20 days |
Sea temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average February is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Machu Picchu with around 141mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Machu Picchu in February 2025.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | November | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 17mm 0.7ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 8.6hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
Wettest month: | March | 151mm 5.9ins |