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Urubamba Weather in February

Urubamba in February

The short of it: Urubamba in February averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 33 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 8° · rain 110 mm · daylight 12 h 33 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & September

February in Urubamba brings afternoons near 21° and nights around 8°, with about 110 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Urubamba: highs scarcely reach 21°, nights fall to 8°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 33 min in mid-February, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Urubamba runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Huarán, 10 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Urubamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 33 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuaránCuzco Department10 km E20°8°107 mm
ArinCuzco Department11 km E20°8°107 mm
PongobambaCuzco Department16 km SSE16°4°161 mm
OllantaytamboCuzco Department17 km WNW18°6°147 mm
CalcaCuzco Department18 km E18°6°119 mm
AntaCuzco Department19 km S19°6°140 mm
PoroyCuzco Department23 km SSE18°6°143 mm
Tambo RealCuzco Department23 km SW20°7°140 mm

The Almanac · Urubamba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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The dead of winter in Urubamba: highs scarcely reach 21°, nights fall to 8°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Urubamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January21°8°114 mm6 km/h12 h 50 min✦✦✦
February21°8°110 mm6 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
March21°8°85 mm5 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
April22°6°33 mm5 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°4°8.0 mm5 km/h11 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°3°3.0 mm6 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°2°7.0 mm6 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°3°6.0 mm7 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°13 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October23°7°35 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°8°56 mm7 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
December22°8°104 mm6 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Urubamba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Urubamba in February?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Urubamba: highs scarcely reach 21°, nights fall to 8°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Urubamba?

The Almanac gives February 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Urubamba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 33 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 21 min in June to 12 h 54 min in December.

Does it snow in Urubamba in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Urubamba in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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