Arequipa weather in May (Arequipa, Peru)

How is the weather in Arequipa in May? 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 the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Arequipa in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 1 day.

With around 288 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Arequipa. May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer 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 May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 41%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 288 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Peru in May

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

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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 Arequipa in May?

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 May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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