Arequipa weather in August (Arequipa, Peru)

Curious about the August weather in Arequipa? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Arequipa, August is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Arequipa in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.7 mm for the month. Typically around 1 day of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 311 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arequipa climate page with graphs.

 

Arequipa, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 6.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 43%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 311 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in August

Find out more about the weather in Peru in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arequipa in August?

For visitors traveling to Arequipa, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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