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Weather in August in Arequipa

Thinking about venturing to Arequipa this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Arequipa in August?

Arequipa is a region in Peru. August in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Cotahuasi at 12°C to pleasant in Arequipa at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Arequipa and -3°C in Cotahuasi.

To explore the conditions in Arequipa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arequipa with an average of 6.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Cotahuasi with 31 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Arequipa enjoys approximately 311 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Arequipa climate page.

Where to go in Arequipa in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Arequipa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Arequipa's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Arequipa?

Arequipa

In August Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Arequipa
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<<   July July
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19°C 
5°C 
291 hours 
3.6 mm 
0 days 
19°C 
6°C 
311 hours 
6.7 mm 
a single day 
20°C 
7°C 
298 hours 
10 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Arequipa

Cabanaconde

In August Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cabanaconde
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<<   July July
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14°C 
-3°C 
12 mm 
a single day 
15°C 
-2°C 
25 mm 
2 days 
15°C 
0°C 
38 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Cabanaconde

Chivay

In August Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Chivay
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<<   July July
<<  
12°C 
-4°C 
12 mm 
a single day 
13°C 
-3°C 
26 mm 
2 days 
14°C 
-2°C 
43 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Chivay

Yanque

In August Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Yanque
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<<   July July
<<  
12°C 
-4°C 
13 mm 
a single day 
13°C 
-3°C 
27 mm 
2 days 
14°C 
-1°C 
43 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Yanque

Juliaca

In August Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Juliaca
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<<   July July
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17°C 
-1°C 
8.6 mm 
2 days 
18°C 
1°C 
20 mm 
3 days 
18°C 
3°C 
53 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Juliaca

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arequipa, in Peru.

Is August the best time to visit Arequipa?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Arequipa. Typically, the climate in Arequipa is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Arequipa. The weather in January, February and March, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Arequipa.

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