Lima in February
Carnival and warm sun
- Temperature
- 21–28°C
- Crowds
- High
- Prices
- $$$
+Warm sea and sunny days.
–Hot and busy beaches.
February is the warmest month, with beach and food festivals.
Lima vs Cusco in February
Lima edges it in February. Lima averages 21–28°C with high crowds; Cusco 8–20°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Lima and Cusco
The verdict for February
- WeatherLima has the better weather8.5/10 vs 3/10
- CrowdsCusco is quieterHigh vs Low
- PricesCusco is cheaper$$$ vs $$
- OverallLima comes out ahead7/10 vs 5.2/10
Cusco in February
Wettest month, Inca Trail closed
- Temperature
- 8–20°C
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- $$
+Lowest prices and fewer tourists.
–Heavy rain and the Inca Trail closes for maintenance.
February is the wettest month, and the Inca Trail is closed for annual maintenance.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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