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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Arequipa.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Arequipa ranges from 3°C in February to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February and March.
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 16°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 252 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
November is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.
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