Arequipa weather in May (Arequipa, Peru)
What's the typical weather in Arequipa for May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
During May, Arequipa is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.
Precipitation
Arequipa in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 12 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around a single day days of rain.Average sunshine
With approximately 288 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.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
a single 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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.
