Arequipa weather in December
Considering a trip to Arequipa this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Arequipa in December?
Arequipa is a region in Peru. December in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Cotahuasi at 13°C and pleasant in Arequipa at 18°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Arequipa and 1°C in Cotahuasi.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arequipa with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Cotahuasi with 153 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 292 hours of sunshine in Arequipa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Arequipa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Arequipa's yearly weather, check out our Arequipa climate page.
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Average weather in Arequipa
In December Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Cabanaconde
In December Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chivay
In December Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yanque
In December Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Juliaca
In December Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Arequipa?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Arequipa, December might be a good time to visit Arequipa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Arequipa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.
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