February

MONTHLY OVERVIEW

What to Do

Continuing with the theme from January; the first couple of months of the year are the wettest months in Peru.

It’s a good idea to get off the beaten path to avoid routes that are protected by maintenance during these months and that are also susceptible to landslides & adverse conditions.

Heading to the North is a good time to explore regions that are rich in culture but lesser known, such as Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Tumbes, Piura etc.

Also heading south to Lake Titicaca for some island hopping and the festivals that take place in Puno is a great idea!  

Festivities

The fiesta Virgen de la Candelaria, in Puno, is one of the largest and most famous festivals in Peru, but it is also one of the largest in South America. Cheerful processions march to the sound of music across the city during this festival.

Different carnivals are also celebrated across Peru during this month with parties, dances, and water balloons.

North Climate Conditions

February, the last month of the summer, in Trujillo, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18°C (64.4°F) and an average high of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The warmest months are February and March, with an average high-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Rainfall

The wettest months are January through March, with an average 1mm (0.04″) of rainfall.

Sea temperature

In February, the average sea temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 21.3°C (70.3°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in Trujillo, Peru, is 12.4h.

Sunshine

January, February, April, May, November and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Trujillo