When is the best time to go to Arequipa

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Arequipa, Peru. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Arequipa weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Arequipa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Arequipa January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 25mm 7.9hrs 13.8hrs

Mild and dry weather often prevails in Arequipa during the month of January

It is perhaps a good month to visit Arequipa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Arequipa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in January »

February

Arequipa February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 36mm 7.3hrs 13.4hrs

February in Arequipa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arequipa for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Arequipa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in February »

March

Arequipa March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 18mm 8.2hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Arequipa is characteristically mild and dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Arequipa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Arequipa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in March »

April

Arequipa April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 9.5hrs 12.5hrs

Arequipa's weather in April is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

April is in the fall / autumn in Arequipa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in April »

May

Arequipa May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 10hrs 12.1hrs

May is a very dry month in Arequipa and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Arequipa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in May »

June

Arequipa June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 10.3hrs 13.8hrs

Arequipa's weather in June is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Arequipa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in June »

July

Arequipa July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 10.4hrs 13.4hrs

July in Arequipa is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Arequipa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in July »

August

Arequipa August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 1mm 10.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Arequipa is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Arequipa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in August »

September

Arequipa September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 10.2hrs 12.5hrs

Arequipa's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Arequipa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in September »

October

Arequipa October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 10.3hrs 12.1hrs

October is a very dry month in Arequipa and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Arequipa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in October »

November

Arequipa November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 1mm 10.4hrs 13.8hrs

Mild and very dry weather often prevails in Arequipa during the month of November

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arequipa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Arequipa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in November »

December

Arequipa December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 3mm 9.2hrs 13.4hrs

December in Arequipa is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Arequipa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Arequipa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Arequipa with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Arequipa weather in December »

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Arequipa weather stats

Arequipa weather statistics
Hottest month: March 22.1°C 71.8°F
Driest month: May 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.4hrs
Coldest month: July 21°C 69.8°F
Wettest month: February 36mm 1.4ins
Warmest sea: February 23.9°C 75°F
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