When to go · Desaguadero

Desaguadero in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 5
Crowds: Low; Peru overall
Prices: Low; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Desaguadero

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages

DesaguaderoHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 5 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

Virgen de la Candelaria, Puno big impact
Early Feb (check) · Peru
Two weeks of dance; Puno rooms sell out.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Peru overall: Low
Prices · Peru overall: Low

Peru overall: Inca Trail closed; wettest month; Candelaria festival in Puno (check dates).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Desaguadero, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Feb: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Feb: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 5
May: 5
Crowds
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Feb: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 1
May: 0

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rainy, colder).

May: Inside Desaguadero's best window: May–Sep (dry season, clear lake views).

Desaguadero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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