Arequipa Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine is key to understanding how a place experiences its seasons. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Arequipa vary. From a high of 311 hours in November, to a low of 190 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Arequipa vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Arequipa enjoys an average of 3341 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Arequipa

February, Arequipa’s wettest month, receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C (61°F). During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C (66°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Arequipa Precipitation page.