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Arequipa Climate by Month

Arequipa maintains a fairly consistent pleasant average temperature. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Arequipa temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in October to a moderate 16°C in July. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 5°C in July.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Arequipa receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 909 mm. The seasons in Arequipa, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, February, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 252 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 23 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.5 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Arequipa enjoys sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 10.4 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.3 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Arequipa in Peru

The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Arequipa?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
  • Does Arequipa have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Arequipa?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Arequipa?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Arequipa?
    February tops the wettest month list with 252 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Arequipa?
    June is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Arequipa?
    November is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Arequipa

    Sun   Dec 15
    20°C | 10°C
    W 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    21°C | 10°C
    W 18 km/h
    0.7 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    21°C | 11°C
    W 18 km/h
    0.6 mm
    partly cloudy and slight rain

    partly cloudy and slight rain