Average Monthly Sunshine in Arequipa

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Arequipa receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Arequipa Nusa Penida experiences both sunny and cloudy or rainy periods, with some seasonal variation. It receives approximately 311 hours of sunshine in November and 190 hours in February, contributing to a total annual sunshine amount of 3341 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you will experience moderate variation in sunshine hours throughout the year. With 10.4 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.3 hours in February.

Arequipa’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

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

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

February, Arequipa’s wettest month, receives 19 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 16°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 19°C.

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.