Arequipa weather in December (Arequipa, Peru)

What does the weather outlook for Arequipa look like in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Arequipa typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Arequipa in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. You can typically expect 6 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 292 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and March tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Arequipa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 43%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 292 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Arequipa.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Peru? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Peru. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.