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Vilcabamba Weather in February

Vilcabamba in February

The short of it: Vilcabamba in February averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 6° · rain 188 mm · daylight 12 h 34 min

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

Thirty years of records give Vilcabamba an average February high of 19°, a low of 6° and some 188 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 34 min in mid-February, 18 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Vilcabamba runs warmer than most and about as wet in February. Ayrihuanca, 4 km to the SSE, is 1° cooler by day.

February in Vilcabamba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus March
about the same
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 34 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AyrihuancaApurímac Department4 km SSE17°5°186 mm
ProgresoApurímac Department16 km E15°3°188 mm
TurpayApurímac Department17 km S18°5°189 mm
MamaraApurímac Department17 km SSE18°5°189 mm
HuayllatiApurímac Department22 km NE17°5°180 mm
LambramaApurímac Department28 km NW19°6°196 mm
AcpitánApurímac Department35 km NE17°5°178 mm
HuaquircaApurímac Department41 km SW18°5°188 mm

The Almanac · Vilcabamba Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
February
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Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Vilcabamba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°5°190 mm7 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦
February19°6°188 mm8 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
March19°6°163 mm7 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
April19°5°54 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
May20°2°14 mm7 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June19°1°7.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°0°10 mm8 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°1°11 mm9 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°3°28 mm9 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°4°52 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November21°5°67 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
December20°6°133 mm8 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vilcabamba in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vilcabamba in February?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 19°, nights near 6°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 188 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Vilcabamba?

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

How long are the days in Vilcabamba in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 34 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 18 min in June to 12 h 57 min in December.

Does it snow in Vilcabamba in February?

Hardly — February nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vilcabamba in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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